Multiple vulnerabilities in Samsung products

Published: 2025-09-03

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	7
CVE-ID	CVE-2025-21037 CVE-2025-21040 CVE-2025-21036 CVE-2025-21035 CVE-2025-21038 CVE-2025-21039 CVE-2025-21041
CWE-ID	CWE-284 CWE-925 CWE-922
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Samsung Notes Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones SAssistant Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones Samsung Calendar Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones Samsung Secure Folder Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones
Vendor	Samsung

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 7 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU114743

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21037

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. An attacker with physical access can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to data across multiple user profiles.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Notes: before 4.4.30.63

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_notes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=09

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver

EUVDB-ID: #VU114744

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21040

CWE-ID: CWE-925 - Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of intent by ExternalBroadcastReceiver. A local attacker can modify itinerary information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAssistant: before 9.3.2

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:sassistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=09

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU114745

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21036

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to exported note files.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Notes: before 4.4.30.63

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_notes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=09

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU114746

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21035

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. An attacker with physical access can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to data across multiple user profiles.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Calendar: before 12.5.06.5

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_calendar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=09

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver

EUVDB-ID: #VU114747

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21038

CWE-ID: CWE-925 - Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of intent by SamsungExceptionalBroadcastReceiver. A local attacker can modify itinerary information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAssistant: before 9.3.2

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:sassistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=09

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver

EUVDB-ID: #VU114748

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21039

CWE-ID: CWE-925 - Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of intent by SystemExceptionalBroadcastReceiver. A local attacker can modify itinerary information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAssistant: before 9.3.2

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:sassistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=09

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information

EUVDB-ID: #VU114749

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21041

CWE-ID: CWE-922 - Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure storage of sensitive information. A local attacker can gain access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Secure Folder: before Android 16

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:samsung_secure_folder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=09

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.