PT-2025-15338 · Unknown · Hdcp Trustlet

Published 2025-04-08 · Updated 2025-04-10 · CVE-2025-20936

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: HDCP trustlet versions prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1

Description: The issue is related to improper access control in the HDCP trustlet, allowing local attackers with shell privilege to escalate their privileges to root. This can be exploited by attackers to gain elevated access.

Recommendations: For versions prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1, update to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting shell privileges to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-20936

Affected Products

Hdcp Trustlet

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2025-20936 · Vendor Advisory
• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=04 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-20936 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvedetector/22408 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/xvonfers/status/1910292654354538887 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1909528325057548560 · Twitter Post