CVE-2021-25489KEV · OVERDUECWE-20

Samsung Mobile Devices Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Low · published October 6, 2021

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The score understates this — it's already being exploited

CVSS calls it low at 3.3. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 44.0th percentile for exploit probability.

1192
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
3.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.0
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing input validation in the modem interface driver could lead to a kernel panic if attackers gain radio permissions! 😱 Think of this like a restaurant that doesn’t check the ingredients being brought in — one wrong order could lead to a kitchen meltdown! If exploited, this vulnerability could cause the system to crash unexpectedly, leading to service interruptions. While its severity is low, the resulting kernel panic could still disrupt operations, creating a frustrating experience for users.

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that doesn’t check the ingredients being brought in — one wrong order could lead to a kitchen meltdown! This format string vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation in the modem interface driver, which can lead to a kernel panic when exploited by an attacker with radio permission.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause the system to crash unexpectedly, leading to service interruptions. While its severity is low, the resulting kernel panic could still disrupt operations, creating a frustrating experience for users. Ensure you update to the SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your input validation practices to fortify your systems against similar issues in the future. You can tackle this! Patch your systems and you’ll be back on track in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
3.3 · LOW
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00531 · 44.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2021-10-06T17:10Z
KEV added
2023-06-29 · due 2023-07-20
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JUN 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Jul 20
    kev
  • 06 OCT 17:10Z
    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…
    cvelistv5