CVE-2023-42542

Name: CVE-2023-42542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-07T08:15:20.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42542 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Push Service prior to 3.4.10 allows local attackers to get register ID to identify the device.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Push Service prior to 3.4.10 allows local attackers to get register ID to identify the 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

0.18%

7.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Push Service	< 3.4.10

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=11Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=11Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42542?

Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Push Service prior to 3.4.10 allows local attackers to get register ID to identify the device.

How severe is CVE-2023-42542?

CVE-2023-42542 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42542?

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-2023-42542?

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Source: NVD / NIST