Samsung Mobile Devices Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Log File Vulnerability (CVE-2023-21492)

Samsung mobile devices running Android 11, 12, and 13 contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability that allows a privileged, local attacker to conduct an address space layout randomization (ASLR) bypass.

Published May 4, 2023 · Updated May 17, 2026

Why patchRisk explained in plain English

Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A local attacker, with administrative privileges, can achieve full data confidentiality loss. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2023-06-09 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-532) (CWE-532) vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices. Kernel pointers are printed in the log file prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a privileged local attacker to bypass ASLR. Exploitation requires local access, low attack complexity, an administrative account, and no user interaction required.

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security

●Running android: 11.0, 12.0, 13.0

Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-05-19 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2023-06-09.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Identify affected hosts: query inventory for general installs in scope.

Apply the vendor security update referenced in CVE-2023-21492's advisory. No specific KB/version is encoded yet — consult the linked MSRC/vendor URL.

Verify the fix per the vendor's published verification steps.

Document the remediation in your change ticket and re-scan with your vulnerability scanner to confirm closure.

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References

↗ CVE-2023-21492 ↗ MSRC Advisory ↗ NVD ↗ Vendor Advisory