CVE-2021-25489 · netVigilance record NV23-0097

Samsung Mobile Devices Improper Input Validation

past due

What to do

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

CISA deadline 2023-07-20 · passed 3 years 1 month ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA

What happened

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.

Who is affected

Samsung Mobile Devices. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.

Weakness class: CWE-20.

Timeline

2023-06-29
Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
2023-07-20
CISA remediation deadlinepassed 3 years 1 month ago

Sources

NVD entry for CVE-2021-25489 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25489
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
security.samsungmobile.com security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=10
nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25489