CVE-2021-25489: Samsung Mobile Devices Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Low · CVSS 3.3 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 0.53%, 45th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: Samsung Mobile
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Samsung Mobile Devices Improper Input Validation Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable
Description
Assuming radio permission is gained, missing input validation in modem interface driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 results in format string bug leading to kernel panic.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L · CWE-20
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
Samsung Mobile: Samsung Mobile Devices
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)