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Exynos 5300 Firmware CVE-2023-31116

CRITICAL
Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)
2023-06-07 cve@mitre.org
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Default permission hardening
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access resources due to overly permissive default settings by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in the Shannon RCS component in Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 and 5300. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. An issue was discovered in the Shannon RCS component in Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 and 5300. An incorrect default permission can cause unintended querying of RCS capability via a crafted application. Affected products include: Samsung Exynos 5123 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 5300 Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in the Shannon RCS component in Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 and 5300. An incorrect default permission can cause unintended querying of RCS capability via a crafted application.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.6%
Top 54% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.6%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_5123_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_5300_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2023-31114 CRITICAL
9.1 Jun 07

An issue was discovered in the Shannon RCS component in Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 and 5300. Rated critical severity (CVS

CVE-2023-29092 HIGH
7.8 May 09

An issue was discovered in Exynos Mobile Processor and Modem for Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300, Exynos 980, and E

CVE-2023-31115 HIGH
7.5 Jun 07

An issue was discovered in the Shannon RCS component in Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 and 5300. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.

CVE-2023-29091 HIGH
7.5 Apr 14

An issue was discovered in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor, Automotive Processor and Modem for Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos

CVE-2023-29090 HIGH
7.5 Apr 14

An issue was discovered in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor, Automotive Processor and Modem for Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos

CVE-2023-29089 HIGH
7.5 Apr 14

An issue was discovered in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor, Automotive Processor and Modem for Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos

CVE-2023-29088 HIGH
7.5 Apr 14

An issue was discovered in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor, Automotive Processor and Modem for Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos

CVE-2023-29087 HIGH
7.5 Apr 14

An issue was discovered in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor, Automotive Processor and Modem for Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos

CVE-2023-29086 HIGH
7.5 Apr 14

An issue was discovered in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor, Automotive Processor and Modem for Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos

CVE-2023-29085 HIGH
7.5 Apr 14

An issue was discovered in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor, Automotive Processor and Modem for Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos

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