CVE-2023-21496 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

Active Debug Code vulnerability in ActivityManagerService prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to use debug function via setting debug level.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-489

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-2023-21496?

CVE-2023-21496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Active Debug Code vulnerability in ActivityManagerService prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to use debug function via setting debug level.

How severe is CVE-2023-21496?

CVE-2023-21496 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21496?

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