Vulnerability identifier: #VU54069

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25356

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Samsung P
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Samsung Q
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Samsung O
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Samsung R
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to improper caller check issue in Managed Provisioning. A local attacker can use a specially crafted application to install arbitrary application, grant device admin permission and then delete several installed application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung P: 9.0

Samsung Q: 10.0

Samsung O: 8.1

Samsung R: 11

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External links
http://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb
http://security.samsungmobile.com/

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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.