PT-2026-2051 · Slocation · Slocation

Bob Lam · Published 2026-01-09 · Updated 2026-01-29 · CVE-2026-20970

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 SLocation versions prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1

Description An improper access control issue exists in SLocation. This allows local attackers to execute privileged APIs.

Recommendations Update SLocation to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 or later.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-20970

Affected Products

Slocation

References · 5

• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20970 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20970 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2009526583787180355 · Twitter Post
• https://reddit.com/r/GalaxyS21/comments/1qqh2tt/s21_firmware_security_update_downloaded_in_usa · Reddit Post