Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a low-severity Samsung One Hand Operation + issue where another device user could access the owner’s widget through gesture settings. It affects versions before 6.1.21. The impact described is limited to low confidentiality exposure, with no integrity or availability impact in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as a low-priority privacy fix unless the organization uses shared Samsung devices with sensitive widgets. It should be folded into normal mobile device patching rather than handled as an emergency.
Technical view
CVE-2023-21450 is a CWE-862 missing authorization flaw in Samsung Mobile One Hand Operation + before 6.1.21. The CVSS 3.1 vector requires physical access and user interaction, with low attack complexity and a changed scope. The source describes unauthorized access to the owner’s widget in multi-user scenarios.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Samsung devices running One Hand Operation + versions before 6.1.21, especially shared or multi-user devices. The provided data does not enumerate exact Android versions, device models, or CPEs.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The CVSS vector indicates physical access and user interaction are required, reducing broad remote exploitation risk.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise and incomplete on affected version ranges beyond “prior to 6.1.21.” No CPEs are listed. The main security property affected is confidentiality. Validation should focus on app version, multi-user behavior, and whether widget data could expose sensitive information.
Mitigation direction
- Update Samsung One Hand Operation + to version 6.1.21 or later.
- Check Samsung’s February 2023 advisory for vendor-specific guidance.
- Limit multi-user or shared-device use until affected devices are updated.
- Review widget exposure on shared Samsung devices.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Samsung devices for One Hand Operation + installation and version.
- Confirm installed versions are 6.1.21 or later.
- Identify shared or multi-user devices where widget exposure matters.
- Track remediation against Samsung advisory and CVE records.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 2.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N0.71.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
2.3LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=02CVE reference
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