How severe is CVE-2023-42574?

CVE-2023-42574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-42574 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-2023-42574?

CVE-2023-42574 affects Samsung Gamehomecn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42574?

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

When was CVE-2023-42574 published?

CVE-2023-42574 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42574

CVE-2023-42574 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Gamehomecn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Gamehomecn
Published: 2023-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerablility in GameHomeCN prior to version 4.2.60.2 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity in GameHomeCN.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42574?: Improper access control vulnerablility in GameHomeCN prior to version 4.2.60.2 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity in GameHomeCN.
How severe is CVE-2023-42574?: CVE-2023-42574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-42574 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-2023-42574?: CVE-2023-42574 affects Samsung Gamehomecn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42574?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42574 published?: CVE-2023-42574 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=12

Affected products (1)

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