CVE-2023-42570
CVE-2023-42570 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Samsung Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control vulnerability in KnoxCustomManagerService prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to access device SIM PIN.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42570?
- Improper access control vulnerability in KnoxCustomManagerService prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to access device SIM PIN.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42570?
- CVE-2023-42570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-42570 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-42570?
- CVE-2023-42570 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-42570?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-42570 published?
- CVE-2023-42570 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-oct-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-sep-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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