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).

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


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