CVE-2023-38523 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2023-38523 impacting Samsung Harman AMX N-Series devices. Vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive information without authentication. Find mitigation steps here.
A directory listing vulnerability in multiple Samsung Harman AMX N-Series devices exposes sensitive information without authentication. Learn more about the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies below.
Understanding CVE-2023-38523
This vulnerability affects various versions of Samsung Harman AMX N-Series devices, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
What is CVE-2023-38523?
The web interface on certain Samsung Harman AMX N-Series devices allows directory listing without authentication, revealing command history and file screenshots.
The Impact of CVE-2023-38523
The vulnerability exposes sensitive data such as command history and file screenshots to unauthorized users, compromising the confidentiality of the device.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-38523
Learn more about the vulnerability description, affected systems, and the exploitation mechanism.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows unauthorized directory listing on Samsung Harman AMX N-Series devices, revealing sensitive information like command history and file screenshots.
Affected Systems and Versions
Versions before N1115 Wallplate Video Encoder 1.15.61, N1x22A Video Encoder/Decoder 1.15.61, N1x33A Video Encoder/Decoder 1.15.61, N2x35 Video Encoder/Decoder 1.15.61, and more are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized users can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information from the /tmp/ directory without the need for authentication.
Mitigation and Prevention
Discover immediate steps and long-term security practices to safeguard your Samsung Harman AMX N-Series devices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users are advised to apply vendor-supplied patches and restrict network access to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update firmware, implement network segmentation, and enforce strong authentication mechanisms to enhance the security posture.
Patching and Updates
Refer to the provided URLs for firmware updates and patches to address the vulnerability in Samsung Harman AMX N-Series devices.