CVE-2023-21492
Samsung mobile devices running Android 11, 12, and 13 contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability that allows a…
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- CVSS score
- 4.4 Medium
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-05-19, remediation due 2023-06-09)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-532
- Published
- 2023-05-04
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
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.
Affected products
- samsung android
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-06-09.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=05
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-21492
FAQ
Is CVE-2023-21492 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-21492 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-05-19, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-06-09. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-21492?
CVE-2023-21492 has a CVSS base score of 4.4 (Medium). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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