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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2023-42549

Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in startNameValidationActivity in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.00.7 allows attackers to access arbitrary file with Samsung Acc...

Vulnerability Description

Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in startNameValidationActivity in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.00.7 allows attackers to access arbitrary file with Samsung Account privilege.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SamsungAccount< 14.5.00.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-668

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-42549?

CVE-2023-42549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in startNameValidationActivity in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.00.7 allows attackers to access arbitrary file with Samsung Acc...

How severe is CVE-2023-42549?

CVE-2023-42549 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42549?

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