CVE-2023-21472
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Publication date: 2025-09-03

Last updated on: 2025-09-05

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description
Improper input validation with Exynos Fastboot USB Interface prior to SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 allows a physical attacker to execute arbitrary code in bootloader.
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Meta Information
Published
2025-09-03
Last Modified
2025-09-05
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-09-03
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-21472
EUVD
EUVD-2023-25640
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
samsung android 11.0
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samsung android 12.0
samsung android 12.0
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samsung android 13.0
samsung android 13.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the Exynos Fastboot USB Interface before the SMR April 2023 Release 1. It allows a physical attacker to execute arbitrary code in the bootloader.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code in the bootloader, potentially compromising the device's security, leading to unauthorized control, data breaches, or device malfunction.

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