Improper sanitization of incoming intent in SecSettings prior to SMR MAY-2021 Release 1 allows local attackers to get permissions to access system uid data.
The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://blog.oversecured.com/Two-weeks-of-securing-Samsung-devices-Part-1/ | third party advisory exploit |
| https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=5 | vendor advisory |