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CVE-2023-21492

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 2.55%

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CVE-2023-21492 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Kernel pointers are printed in the log file prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a privileged local attacker to bypass ASLR.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kernel pointers are printed in the log file prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a privileged local attacker to bypass ASLR.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.55%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SamsungAndroid11.0
SamsungAndroid12.0
SamsungAndroid13.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21492?
Kernel pointers are printed in the log file prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a privileged local attacker to bypass ASLR.
How severe is CVE-2023-21492?
CVE-2023-21492 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21492?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST