Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Samsung Flow for PC 4.9.14.0 used weak cryptographic implementation. An attacker on an adjacent network could potentially read encrypted messages or inject commands. The scope is limited by adjacent access and high attack complexity, but successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Prioritize identifying and updating or removing Samsung Flow for PC where present. This is high severity, but urgency is moderated by adjacent attack requirements, high complexity, and no cited active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2023-21444 is a CWE-326 improper cryptographic implementation issue in Samsung Flow for PC. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 with AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N and high CIA impact. The public bundle identifies Samsung Flow for PC 4.9.14.0, but not a complete affected range or fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints with Samsung Flow for PC installed, especially systems using it on shared or untrusted adjacent networks. Exact vulnerable version coverage is incomplete in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The attack requires adjacent access, high complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction according to the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are the unspecified affected version range, absent CPEs, and no fixed version in the provided bundle. Analysis should stay tied to Samsung's advisory and CVE records; do not assume broader Samsung products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Check Samsung's February 2023 security guidance for fixed Samsung Flow for PC versions.
- Update Samsung Flow for PC to the vendor-supported fixed or latest version.
- Remove Samsung Flow for PC where it is not business required.
- Limit Samsung Flow use to trusted networks until version status is confirmed.
- Track Samsung Mobile advisories for any clarification on affected or fixed versions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Samsung Flow for PC installations.
- Record installed Samsung Flow for PC versions, including 4.9.14.0.
- Compare versions against Samsung's advisory and CVE records.
- Confirm unused installations are removed or disabled.
- Document any endpoints awaiting vendor guidance or update availability.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=02CVE reference
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