Exynos 5123 Firmware: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
CVE-2023-29092 is a high-severity improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in Exynos 5123 Firmware from Samsung, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Exynos 5123 Firmware you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on semiconductor.samsung.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Exynos 5123 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 5300 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 980 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 1080 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from NVD's product matching. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 3.1 | Low | CNA (mitre.org) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
An issue was discovered in Exynos Mobile Processor and Modem for Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300, Exynos 980, and Exynos 1080. Binding of a wrong resource can occur due to improper handling of parameters while binding a network interface.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.
More Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerabilities (CWE-755)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Exynos 5123 Firmware
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
Recent Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerabilities
- 7.7 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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