4.6
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-21467
Samsung Exynos Baseband Unencrypted Message Handling Vulnerability
Description

Error in 3GPP specification implementation in Exynos baseband prior to SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 allows incorrect handling of unencrypted message.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 3, 2025, 6:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 4, 2025, 3:36 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM MITRE-CVE
Solution
Update baseband firmware to patch Exynos vulnerability allowing unencrypted message handling.
  • Update baseband firmware to the latest version.
  • Apply security updates for Exynos devices.
  • Install software patches when available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=04
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-21467 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Sep. 03, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CWE-287
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 03, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Error in 3GPP specification implementation in Exynos baseband prior to SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 allows incorrect handling of unencrypted message.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added Reference https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=04
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 4.6
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