CVE-2023-21465

Name: CVE-2023-21465
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-16T21:15:12.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21465 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control vulnerability in BixbyTouch prior to version 3.2.02.5 in China models allows untrusted applications access local files.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in BixbyTouch prior to version 3.2.02.5 in China models allows untrusted applications access local files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Bixbytouch	< 3.2.02.5

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21465?

Improper access control vulnerability in BixbyTouch prior to version 3.2.02.5 in China models allows untrusted applications access local files.

How severe is CVE-2023-21465?

CVE-2023-21465 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21465?

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-2023-21465?

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Source: NVD / NIST