CVE-2023-21482: camera — Fix

Description

Missing authorization vulnerability in Camera prior to versions 11.1.02.18 in Android 11, 12.1.03.8 in Android 12 and 13.1.01.4 in Android 13 allows physical attackers to install package through Galaxy store before completion of Setup wizard.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
samsung	camera	< 11.1.02.18
google	android	All
samsung	camera	< 12.1.03.8
google	android	All
samsung	camera	< 13.1.04.4
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21482? +

Missing authorization vulnerability in Camera prior to versions 11.1.02.18 in Android 11, 12.1.03.8 in Android 12 and 13.1.01.4 in Android 13 allows physical attackers to install package through Galaxy store before completion of Setup wizard. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-21482? +

CVE-2023-21482 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21482? +

CVE-2023-21482 affects products from google, samsung, specifically: android, camera. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-21482? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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