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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21500
CVE-2023-21500:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Double free validation vulnerability in setPinPadImages in mPOS TUI trustlet prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to access the trustlet memory (Samsung Mobile, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Double Free (CWE-415) issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) according to NVD's assessment, while Samsung Mobile rates it at 6.0 MEDIUM (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to access the trustlet memory, potentially exposing sensitive information stored in the trusted execution environment (NVD).
Exploitability
The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges to exploit. It does not require user interaction but does need local access to the device (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was patched in Samsung's SMR May-2023 Release 1. Users should update their devices to this version or later to mitigate the risk (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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