CVE-2023-42533

CVE-2023-42533 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Samsung Android
• Published: 2023-11-07
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation with USB Gadget Interface prior to SMR Nov-2023 Release 1 allows a physical attacker to execute arbitrary code in Kernel.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42533?

Improper Input Validation with USB Gadget Interface prior to SMR Nov-2023 Release 1 allows a physical attacker to execute arbitrary code in Kernel.

How severe is CVE-2023-42533?

CVE-2023-42533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42533 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42533?

CVE-2023-42533 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42533?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-42533 published?

CVE-2023-42533 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=11

Affected products (39)

• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-oct-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-sep-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-sep-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-oct-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-sep-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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