CVE-2023-21491 — HIGH (8.5)

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control vulnerability in ThemeManager prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to write arbitrary files with system privilege.

CVSS Score

8.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	12.0

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-2023-21491?

CVE-2023-21491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Improper access control vulnerability in ThemeManager prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to write arbitrary files with system privilege.

How severe is CVE-2023-21491?

CVE-2023-21491 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21491?

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