PT-2021-16701 · Unknown · Filterprovider

Hard · Published 2021-12-08 · Updated 2021-12-10 · CVE-2021-25511

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 FilterProvider versions prior to SMR Dec-2021 Release 1

Description The issue is related to an improper validation vulnerability in FilterProvider, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files via a path traversal vulnerability. This enables attackers to potentially access and modify sensitive data.

Recommendations For versions prior to SMR Dec-2021 Release 1, update to the SMR Dec-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.

Fix

RCE

Path traversal

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

CWE-22

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-25511

Affected Products

Filterprovider

References · 5

• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=12 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-25511 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25511 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/24418 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/33601 · Telegram Post