How severe is CVE-2023-42542?

CVE-2023-42542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42542 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-2023-42542?

CVE-2023-42542 affects Samsung Push Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42542?

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

When was CVE-2023-42542 published?

CVE-2023-42542 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42542

CVE-2023-42542 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Push Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Samsung Push Service
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Push Service prior to 3.4.10 allows local attackers to get register ID to identify the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42542?: Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Push Service prior to 3.4.10 allows local attackers to get register ID to identify the device.
How severe is CVE-2023-42542?: CVE-2023-42542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42542 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-2023-42542?: CVE-2023-42542 affects Samsung Push Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42542 published?: CVE-2023-42542 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:push_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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