PT-2023-28430 · Unknown · Bootloader

Published 2023-12-04 · Updated 2023-12-08 · CVE-2023-42561

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

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

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

Description A heap out-of-bounds write issue allows a physical attacker to execute arbitrary code. This issue can be exploited by a physical attacker.

Recommendations For versions prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1, update to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting physical access to devices until a patch is applied.

Fix

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-42561

Affected Products

Bootloader

References · 5

• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=12 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-42561 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42561 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1731869121019629788 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/63006 · Telegram Post