Vulnerability identifier: #VU54073

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25392

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper protection of backup path configuration in Samsung Dex. A local attacker can gain access to sensitive information via changing the path.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung P: 9.0

Samsung Q: 10.0

Samsung R: 11

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

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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.