Vulnerability · Published Jul 8, 2021 · Assigned by Samsung Mobile

CVE-2021-25436

Critical 9.8

In plain English

A critical-severity improper input validation in Tizen wearable devices from Samsung Mobile. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.6% (higher than 76% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.6%top 23.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Improper input validation vulnerability in Tizen FOTA service prior to Firmware update JUL-2021 Release allows arbitrary code execution via Samsung Accessory Protocol.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Samsung Mobile Tizen wearable devices Tizen 5.5 – before Firmware update JUL-2021 Release

Weakness: CWE-20

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