CVE-2021-25487

Known Exploited

Description

Lack of boundary checking of a buffer in set_skb_priv() of modem interface driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 allows OOB read and it results in arbitrary code execution by dereference of invalid function pointer.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.93% Top 30%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory samsungmobile.com
Affected: Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=10 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25487?
CVE-2021-25487 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25487?
To fix CVE-2021-25487, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-25487 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2021-25487 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25487?
CVE-2021-25487 affects Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices.
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