CVE-2021-25489

Samsung Mobile Devices Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Samsung — Mobile Devices

Added to KEV catalog: 29 June 2023
Federal remediation due date: 20 July 2023
Weakness classification (CWE): CWE-20

CISA Description

Samsung mobile devices contain an improper input validation vulnerability within the modem interface driver that results in a format string bug leading to kernel panic.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable

Notes

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=10; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25489

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