CVE-2023-42557 — MEDIUM (5.6)

Q: What is CVE-2023-42557?

CVE-2023-42557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). Out-of-bound write vulnerability in libIfaaCa prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows local system attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-42557?

CVE-2023-42557 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42557?

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

Vulnerability Description

Out-of-bound write vulnerability in libIfaaCa prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows local system attackers to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS Score

5.6

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	>= 12.0, < 14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=12Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=12Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-42557?

CVE-2023-42557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). Out-of-bound write vulnerability in libIfaaCa prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows local system attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2023-42557?

CVE-2023-42557 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42557?

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