CVE-2021-25405: Medium severity samsung notes vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2021
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Updated

An improper access control vulnerability in ScreenOffActivity in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.2.04.27 allows untrusted applications to access local files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samsung Notes<4.2.04.27

Event History

Jun 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-25405?

CVE-2021-25405 is an improper access control vulnerability in ScreenOffActivity in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.2.04.27.

2

How does CVE-2021-25405 affect Samsung Notes?

CVE-2021-25405 allows untrusted applications to access local files in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.2.04.27.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25405?

CVE-2021-25405 has a severity rating of medium (5.5).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-25405?

To fix CVE-2021-25405, update Samsung Notes to version 4.2.04.27 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-25405?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-25405 at this link: [https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=5](https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=5)

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