Vulnerability identifier: #VU54074

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-2021-25393

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable 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 compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of incoming intent in SecSettings. A local attacker can get permissions to access system uid data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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.