#VU105294 Improper access control in Samsung Galaxy Wearable - CVE-2025-20923

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105294

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20923

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Samsung Galaxy Wearable
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Samsung

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and launch arbitrary activity with Galaxy Wearable privilege.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Galaxy Wearable: before 2.2.61.24112961

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External links
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=03

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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.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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