CVE-2023-42552

CVE-2023-42552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Firewall with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Implicit intent hijacking vulnerability in Firewall application prior to versions 12.1.00.24 in Android 11, 13.1.00.16 in Android 12 and 14.1.00.7 in Android 13 allows 3rd party application to tamper the database of Firewall.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42552?
Implicit intent hijacking vulnerability in Firewall application prior to versions 12.1.00.24 in Android 11, 13.1.00.16 in Android 12 and 14.1.00.7 in Android 13 allows 3rd party application to tamper the database of Firewall.
How severe is CVE-2023-42552?
CVE-2023-42552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-42552 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42552?
CVE-2023-42552 affects Samsung Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42552?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42552 published?
CVE-2023-42552 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)