CWE
285
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-25433

First published: Thu Jul 08 2021(Updated: )

Improper authorization vulnerability in Tizen factory reset policy prior to Firmware update JUL-2021 Release allows untrusted applications to perform factory reset using dbus signal.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Tizen<5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-25433?

    CVE-2021-25433 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-25433?

    To fix CVE-2021-25433, ensure that you update your Tizen firmware to the latest version released after July 2021.

  • What can an attacker do exploiting CVE-2021-25433?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2021-25433 can perform a factory reset on the device using an untrusted application.

  • Which versions of Tizen are affected by CVE-2021-25433?

    CVE-2021-25433 affects Tizen versions prior to 5.5, specifically in the context of the factory reset policy.

  • Is my device vulnerable to CVE-2021-25433?

    If your device is running Tizen version 5.5 or earlier, it is vulnerable to CVE-2021-25433.

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