CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-25339: Input Validation

First published: Thu Mar 04 2021(Updated: )

Improper address validation in HArx in Samsung mobile devices prior to SMR Mar-2021 Release 1 allows an attacker, given a compromised kernel, to corrupt EL2 memory.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Samsung Exynos 9830

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-25339?

    CVE-2021-25339 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker, given a compromised kernel, to corrupt EL2 memory on Samsung mobile devices prior to SMR Mar-2021 Release 1.

  • How does CVE-2021-25339 impact Android?

    CVE-2021-25339 impacts Samsung mobile devices running Android 10.0 and 11.0, allowing an attacker to corrupt EL2 memory.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-25339?

    The severity of CVE-2021-25339 is medium with a severity score of 5.2.

  • How can I check if my Samsung mobile device is affected by CVE-2021-25339?

    To check if your Samsung mobile device is affected by CVE-2021-25339, refer to the SMR Mar-2021 Release 1 from Samsung.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-25339?

    To fix CVE-2021-25339, update your Samsung mobile device to SMR Mar-2021 Release 1 or a later version provided by Samsung.

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