Overview
Samsung mobile devices running Android 11, 12, and 13 contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability that allows a privileged, local attacker to conduct an address space layout randomization (ASLR) bypass.
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21492
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2023-21492 |
| Vendor / Product | Samsung — Mobile Devices |
| NVD Published | 2023-05-04 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-28 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 4.4 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CWE | CWE-532 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2023-05-19 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2023-06-09 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2023-06-09.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2023-05-19 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2023-06-09 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2023-21492 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |