CVE-2023-21421

Description

Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability in KnoxCustomManagerService prior to SMR Jan-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to access device SIM PIN.

Categories

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory samsungmobile.com
Affected: Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=01 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21421?
CVE-2023-21421 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-21421?
To fix CVE-2023-21421, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-21421 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-21421 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-21421?
CVE-2023-21421 affects Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices.
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