CVE-2021-25489 (GCVE-0-2021-25489)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-06 17:10 – Updated: 2025-10-21 23:25
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-04 21:22 UTC
CWE
- CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
Assigner
Samsung Mobile
CNA
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile | Samsung Mobile Devices |
Affected:
O(8.1), P(9.0), Q(10.0), R(11.0) , < SMR Oct-2021 Release 1
(custom)
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