Samsung Mobile Devices Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Log File Vulnerability (CVE-2023-21492)
Severity: medium · Patch status: patched · Since 2023-05-19 · CVE-2023-21492
Samsung mobile devices running Android 11, 12, and 13 contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability that allows a privileged, local attacker to conduct an address space layout randomization (ASLR) bypass. CISA added CVE-2023-21492 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 19, 2023, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Jun 9, 2023 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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