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CVE-2021-25489 kev in the critical feed json

Assuming radio permission is gained, missing input validation in modem interface driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 results in format s…

published 5y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2021-12385

cvss
3.3
version 3.1, CNA
cisa kev
Exploited
added 2023-06-29
epss
0.5%
EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 45%
public exploits
0
none known

Summary

Assuming radio permission is gained, missing input validation in modem interface driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 results in format string bug leading to kernel panic.

Patch / fix

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

  • Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Oct-2021 Release 1

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Timeline

  1. Found exploited as a 0-day (Project Zero)
  2. 0-day patched (Project Zero)
  3. Published
  4. Added to CISA KEV
  5. CISA patch deadline
  6. CISA SSVC: exploitation active

Known exploited

Added
3y ago
Patch by
2023-07-20 (3y ago)
Ransomware
Not known
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable
Vendor, product
Samsung, Mobile Devices
CISA name
Samsung Mobile Devices Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Zero-day

Detected in real attacks while still unknown to the vendor and the public, per Google Project Zero's 0day In-the-Wild tracker.

Found
2021-07-16
Patched
2021-10-01
Details
project zero tracker

CISA SSVC

Exploitation
Active, exploited in the wild
Automatable
no
Technical impact
partial
Assessed
last yr.

Exploit prediction

0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 45% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
CNA 3.1 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
NVD 3.1 5.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
NVD 2.0 4.9 AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Affected products

  • Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

References

Sources

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