CVE-2023-6317: PIN/prompt bypass on the secondscreen.gateway service allows access to the SSAP API without user interaction

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

A prompt bypass exists in the secondscreen.gateway service running on webOS version 4 through 7. An attacker can create a privileged account without asking the user for the security PIN.

Full versions and TV models affected:

webOS 4.9.7 - 5.30.40 running on LG43UM7000PLA webOS 5.5.0 - 04.50.51 running on OLED55CXPUA webOS 6.3.3-442 (kisscurl-kinglake) - 03.36.50 running on OLED48C1PUB   webOS 7.3.1-43 (mullet-mebin) - 03.33.85 running on OLED55A23LA

Affected Software

9 affected components
LG WebOS>=4<7
All of the following
LG WebOS=4.9.7
LG LG43UM7000PLA
All of the following
LG WebOS=5.5.0
LG OLED55CXPUA
All of the following
LG WebOS=6.3.3-442
LG OLED48C1PUB
All of the following
LG WebOS=7.3.1-43
LG OLED55A23LA

Remediation

Information

An update to a newer firmware version fixes the issue.

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
News Published
via The Register·06:00 PM
News Published
via The Register·06:04 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6317?

CVE-2023-6317 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized privileged account creation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6317?

To mitigate CVE-2023-6317, users should update their webOS software to the latest version provided by LG.

3

What versions of webOS are affected by CVE-2023-6317?

CVE-2023-6317 affects webOS versions from 4.0 through 7.0, including specific models like LG43UM7000PLA.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-6317 enable?

CVE-2023-6317 allows an attacker to bypass the security PIN prompt and create a privileged account.

5

Is authentication impacted by CVE-2023-6317?

Yes, CVE-2023-6317 directly impacts authentication mechanisms by allowing privileged account creation without user consent.

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