CVE-2023-21452

Name: CVE-2023-21452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-16T21:15:11.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21452 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper usage of implicit intent in Bluetooth prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to get MAC address of connected device.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper usage of implicit intent in Bluetooth prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to get MAC address of connected device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Samsung	Android	11.0	—
Samsung	Android	12.0	—
Samsung	Android	13.0	Smr-Dec-2022-R1

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=03Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=03Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21452?

Improper usage of implicit intent in Bluetooth prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to get MAC address of connected device.

How severe is CVE-2023-21452?

CVE-2023-21452 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21452?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-21452?

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Source: NVD / NIST