What is CVE-2023-21419?

CVE-2023-21419 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2023-02-09.

How severe is CVE-2023-21419?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2023-21419

An improper implementation logic in Secure Folder prior to SMR Jan-2023 Release 1 allows the Secure Folder container remain unlocked under certain condition.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.002 (14.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12.0
Samsung Mobile Devices — versions S(12)

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-287 — Improper Authentication

References

mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21419?: CVE-2023-21419 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2023-02-09.
How severe is CVE-2023-21419?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.