How severe is CVE-2023-42543?

CVE-2023-42543 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42543 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42543?

CVE-2023-42543 affects Samsung Bixby Voice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42543?

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

When was CVE-2023-42543 published?

CVE-2023-42543 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42543

CVE-2023-42543 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Bixby Voice with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Bixby Voice
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability in Bixby Voice prior to version 3.3.35.12 allows attackers to access arbitrary data with Bixby Voice privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42543?: Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability in Bixby Voice prior to version 3.3.35.12 allows attackers to access arbitrary data with Bixby Voice privilege.
How severe is CVE-2023-42543?: CVE-2023-42543 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42543 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42543?: CVE-2023-42543 affects Samsung Bixby Voice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42543?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42543 published?: CVE-2023-42543 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:bixby_voice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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