How severe is CVE-2023-41929?

CVE-2023-41929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41929 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41929?

CVE-2023-41929 affects Samsung Memory Card & Ufd Authentication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41929?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-41929 published?

CVE-2023-41929 was published on 2023-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41929

CVE-2023-41929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Memory Card & Ufd Authentication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Samsung Memory Card & Ufd Authentication
Published: 2023-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Memory Card & UFD Authentication Utility PC Software before 1.0.1 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges. (An attacker must already have user privileges on Windows to exploit this vulnerability.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41929?: A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Memory Card & UFD Authentication Utility PC Software before 1.0.1 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges. (An attacker must already have user privileges on Windows to exploit this vulnerability.)
How severe is CVE-2023-41929?: CVE-2023-41929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41929 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41929?: CVE-2023-41929 affects Samsung Memory Card & Ufd Authentication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41929?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-41929 published?: CVE-2023-41929 was published on 2023-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:memory_card_\&_ufd_authentication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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