PT-2021-16605 · Samsung · Samsung Contacts

Hard · Published 2021-06-11 · Updated 2021-10-18 · CVE-2021-25414

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Samsung Contacts versions prior to SMR JUN-2021 Release 1

Description: The issue is related to improper sanitization of incoming intent in Samsung Contacts, allowing local attackers to copy or overwrite arbitrary files with Samsung Contacts privilege.

Recommendations: For versions prior to SMR JUN-2021 Release 1, update to SMR JUN-2021 Release 1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive files and directories to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-25414

Affected Products

Samsung Contacts

References · 6

• 🔥 https://blog.oversecured.com/Two-weeks-of-securing-Samsung-devices-Part-2 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25414 · Security Note
• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=6 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-25414 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/16475 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/16192 · Telegram Post