Improper Exception Management in Knox Guard by Samsung
CVE-2023-42559

5.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Mobile Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-42559?

An improper exception management vulnerability in Knox Guard can be exploited by altering the system time, potentially allowing unauthorized access to locked features. This flaw affects Knox Guard versions released prior to the SMR Dec-2023 Release 1, highlighting an urgent need for users to update their systems to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Dec-2023 Release in Android 11, 12, 13, 14

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?ye...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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