CVE-2023-42564 — MEDIUM (6.6)

Q: What is CVE-2023-42564?

CVE-2023-42564 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in knoxcustom service prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to send broadcast with system privilege.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-42564?

CVE-2023-42564 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42564?

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

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in knoxcustom service prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to send broadcast with system privilege.

CVSS Score

6.6

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	>= 12.0, < 14.0

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-2023-42564?

CVE-2023-42564 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in knoxcustom service prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to send broadcast with system privilege.

How severe is CVE-2023-42564?

CVE-2023-42564 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42564?

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