How severe is CVE-2023-43122?

CVE-2023-43122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43122 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43122?

CVE-2023-43122 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 980 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43122?

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

When was CVE-2023-43122 published?

CVE-2023-43122 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43122

CVE-2023-43122 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos 980 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Samsung Exynos 980 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Samsung Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor (Exynos 980, 850, 1080, 2100, 2200, 1280, 1380, 1330, and W920) allow Information Disclosure in the Bootloader.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43122?: Samsung Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor (Exynos 980, 850, 1080, 2100, 2200, 1280, 1380, 1330, and W920) allow Information Disclosure in the Bootloader.
How severe is CVE-2023-43122?: CVE-2023-43122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43122 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43122?: CVE-2023-43122 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 980 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43122?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43122 published?: CVE-2023-43122 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1080_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1280_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1330_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_w920_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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