CVE-2021-25433: Medium severity tizen vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2021
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Tizen<5.5

Event History

Jul 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25433?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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