PT-2023-18230 · Settings · Settings

Published 2023-03-16 · Updated 2023-03-23 · CVE-2023-21461

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Settings versions prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1

Description The issue is related to an improper authorization vulnerability in the AutoPowerOnOffConfirmDialog component of the Settings application. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to turn the device off via an unprotected activity.

Recommendations For versions prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1, update to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the AutoPowerOnOffConfirmDialog component in the Settings application to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-21461

Affected Products

Settings

References · 4

• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=03 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21461 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21461 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/60204 · Telegram Post