CVE-2021-25424: High severity samsung galaxy watch active 2 firmware vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2021
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Updated

Improper authentication vulnerability in Tizen bluetooth-frwk prior to Firmware update JUN-2021 Release allows bluetooth attacker to take over the user's bluetooth device without user awareness.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Firmware<5.5
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Firmware<5.5
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Samsung Galaxy Watch Firmware<5.5
Samsung Galaxy Watch
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Firmware<5.5
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Samsung Gear S3 Firmware<5.5
Samsung Gear S3
Samsung Gear S2 Firmware<5.5
Samsung Gear S2
Samsung Gear S Firmware<5.5
Samsung Gear s
Samsung Gear 2 Firmware<5.5
Samsung Gear 2
Samsung Gear 2 Neo Firmware<5.5
Samsung Gear 2 Neo

Event History

Jun 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-25424.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25424?

The severity of CVE-2021-25424 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-25424?

Devices such as Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Gear S3, Samsung Gear S2, and Samsung Gear 2 are affected by CVE-2021-25424.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-25424?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-25424 by using a bluetooth attack to take over a user's bluetooth device without their awareness.

5

Is there a firmware update available to fix CVE-2021-25424?

Yes, a firmware update was released in June 2021 to fix CVE-2021-25424. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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