Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-42579
Improper usage of insecure protocol (i.e. HTTP) in SogouSDK of Chinese Samsung Keyboard prior to versions 5.3.70.1 in Android 11, 5.4.60.49, 5.4.85.5, 5.5.00.58 in Android 12, and 5.6.00.52, 5.6.10.42, 5.7.00.45 in Android 13 allows adjacent attackers to access keystroke data using Man-in-the-Middle attack.
Products affected by CVE-2023-42579
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_keyboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_keyboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_keyboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_keyboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_keyboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_keyboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_keyboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-42579
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 18 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-42579
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
2.8
|
3.6
|
Samsung Mobile | |
5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.6
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-42579
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The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-42579
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https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=12
Security Updates Other Updates | Samsung Mobile SecurityVendor Advisory
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