Insecure Protocol Flaw in SogouSDK of Samsung Keyboard for Android Devices
CVE-2023-42579

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Keyboard
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-42579?

The SogouSDK integrated into Samsung Keyboard on various Android platforms exhibits an improper implementation of insecure communication protocols (HTTP). This flaw empowers adjacent attackers to exploit Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks to intercept and access sensitive keystroke data from users, posing a significant risk to user privacy. Versions affected include those prior to 5.3.70.1 on Android 11, 5.4.60.49, 5.4.85.5, and 5.5.00.58 on Android 12, and 5.6.00.52, 5.6.10.42, and 5.7.00.45 on Android 13. Timely updates are essential to mitigate the potential exposure of personal information.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Keyboard 5.3.70.1 in Android 11, 5.4.60.49, 5.4.85.5, 5.5.00.58 in Android 12, and 5.6.00.52, 5.6.10.42, 5.7.00.45 in Android 13

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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