CVE-2023-21490 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in GearManagerStub prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a local attacker to delete applications installed by watchmanager.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=05Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=05Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21490?

CVE-2023-21490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in GearManagerStub prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a local attacker to delete applications installed by watchmanager.

How severe is CVE-2023-21490?

CVE-2023-21490 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21490?

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