CVE-2023-21461 — MEDIUM (4.0)

Vulnerability Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in AutoPowerOnOffConfirmDialog in Settings prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows local attacker to turn device off via unprotected activity.

CVSS Score

4.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-285

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=03Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=03Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21461?

CVE-2023-21461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Improper authorization vulnerability in AutoPowerOnOffConfirmDialog in Settings prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows local attacker to turn device off via unprotected activity.

How severe is CVE-2023-21461?

CVE-2023-21461 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21461?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Android.