Samsung Mobile Devices Improper Input Validation Vulnerability (CVE-2021-25489)
Severity: medium · Patch status: patched · Since 2023-06-29 · CVE-2021-25489
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. CISA added CVE-2021-25489 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Jun 29, 2023, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable
- US federal agencies must remediate by Jul 20, 2023 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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