PT-2021-16579 · Samsung · Knox Core

Sergey Toshin · Published 2021-06-11 · Updated 2021-06-16 · CVE-2021-25388

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Knox Core versions prior to SMR MAY-2021 Release 1

Description: The issue is related to an improper caller check, which allows attackers to install arbitrary apps.

Recommendations: For versions prior to SMR MAY-2021 Release 1, update to SMR MAY-2021 Release 1 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-926

CWE-354

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-25388

Affected Products

Knox Core

References · 4

• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=5 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-25388 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25388 · Security Note
• https://blog.oversecured.com/Two-weeks-of-securing-Samsung-devices-Part-1 · Note