CVE-2023-42568

Name: CVE-2023-42568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-05T03:15:17.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42568 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control vulnerability in SmartManagerCN prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to access arbitrary files with system privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in SmartManagerCN prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to access arbitrary files with system privilege.

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

0.22%

12.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	>= 12.0, < 13.0
Samsung	Android	13.0

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-2023-42568?

Improper access control vulnerability in SmartManagerCN prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to access arbitrary files with system privilege.

How severe is CVE-2023-42568?

CVE-2023-42568 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42568?

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-2023-42568?

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Source: NVD / NIST