Samsung Smart TV (Tizen OS)

Samsung Smart TV (Tizen OS)
Security Grade D Calculator v1	Samsung Smart TV (Tizen OS, 2023 Model) Brand: Samsung Category: Smart Television • Model / Gen: 2023 Model Release Date: 2023-01-01 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2026-11-01 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	TV is wall-mounted or placed in a fixed location. Physical tampering is uncommon and provides little direct security benefit.
Known vulnerabilities	Very common	🔗 Proof	Tizen OS has had numerous documented vulnerabilities including remote code execution, arbitrary file read, and privacy tracking issues.
Prior attacks	Rare	🔗 Proof	Smart TVs have been infected with malware in targeted campaigns, but they are not a primary botnet target due to lower processing power and usage patterns.
Updatability	Rare	🔗 Proof	Samsung provides firmware updates for several years, but older models stop receiving updates well before the end of their usable life.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	🔗 Proof	Samsung account used for cloud services, but many built-in apps and features work without authentication. Third-party apps have separate login systems.
Communications	Encrypted with obselete encryption	🔗 Proof	Streaming services use TLS, but advertising and telemetry communications often use outdated TLS versions or plain HTTP tracking pixels.
Storage	No encryption	🔗 Proof	TV stores large amounts of user data including viewing history, app data, and voice recordings without robust encryption at rest.
Category Score	Score: 3 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Basic	🔗 Proof	Samsung account supports basic profile management. Parental controls and user permissions are limited compared to mobile platforms.
Authentication	Basic	🔗 Proof	Password-based login is standard. Two-factor authentication available but not enforced or prominently prompted.
Brute-force protection	Basic	🔗 Proof	Basic rate limiting exists for account login attempts. On-screen keyboard makes password attacks less practical in most scenarios.
Event logging	Absent	🔗 Proof	TV does not provide users with transparent activity logs or security event history. Users cannot review account or device access events.
Passwords	Require change after setup	🔗 Proof	Users must create a Samsung account password during initial setup. Complexity requirements are relatively weak and PIN login is often preferred.
Category Score	Score: 3 / 3