CVE-2023-42560

Name: CVE-2023-42560
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-05T03:15:15.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42560 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability in dec_mono_audb of libsavsac.so prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability in dec_mono_audb of libsavsac.so prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	>= 11.0, < 14.0
Samsung	Android	14.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=12Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=12Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42560?

Heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability in dec_mono_audb of libsavsac.so prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2023-42560?

CVE-2023-42560 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42560?

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