CVE-2023-21512
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-21512 is a security vulnerability discovered in Samsung's Knox ID validation logic within the notification framework. The vulnerability was disclosed in June 2023 and affects Samsung Android devices prior to SMR Jun-2023 Release 1. The issue allows local attackers to read work profile notifications without proper access permission (Samsung Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. Samsung Mobile has also assigned it a lower score of 2.4 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions) and CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows local attackers to read work profile notifications without proper access permissions, potentially exposing sensitive information from the work profile to unauthorized users (Samsung Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Samsung has addressed this vulnerability in the SMR Jun-2023 Release 1 security update. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Samsung Advisory).

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