What is CVE-2023-42568?

CVE-2023-42568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-284: IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-12-05.

How severe is CVE-2023-42568?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-42568 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Samsung Android

CVE-2023-42568

Improper access control vulnerability in SmartManagerCN prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to access arbitrary files with system privilege.

EPSS: 0.002 (12.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Samsung Android — versions 13.0
Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Dec-2023 Release in Android 12, 13

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42568?: CVE-2023-42568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-284: IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-12-05.
How severe is CVE-2023-42568?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-42568 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.