Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-25356 |
CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
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 |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU54069
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 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSamsung P: 9.0
Samsung Q: 10.0
Samsung O: 8.1
Samsung R: 11
External linkshttp://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb
http://security.samsungmobile.com/
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.