What is the severity of CVE-2021-25505?

CVE-2021-25505 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to improper authentication in Samsung Pass.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25505?

To fix CVE-2021-25505, users should update Samsung Pass to version 3.0.02.4 or later.

What does CVE-2021-25505 affect?

CVE-2021-25505 affects Samsung Pass versions prior to 3.0.02.4 on Android devices.

Can CVE-2021-25505 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-25505 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the device when the lockscreen is unlocked.

What kind of authentication issue does CVE-2021-25505 present?

CVE-2021-25505 allows the use of the Samsung Pass app without authentication, undermining user security when the device is unlocked.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-25505

high

7.8

CWE

287

5/11/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-25505

First published: Fri Nov 05 2021(Updated: )

Improper authentication in Samsung Pass prior to 3.0.02.4 allows to use app without authentication when lockscreen is unlocked.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung Samsung Pass	<3.0.02.4

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https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25505?
CVE-2021-25505 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to improper authentication in Samsung Pass.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25505?
To fix CVE-2021-25505, users should update Samsung Pass to version 3.0.02.4 or later.
What does CVE-2021-25505 affect?
CVE-2021-25505 affects Samsung Pass versions prior to 3.0.02.4 on Android devices.
Can CVE-2021-25505 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-25505 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the device when the lockscreen is unlocked.
What kind of authentication issue does CVE-2021-25505 present?
CVE-2021-25505 allows the use of the Samsung Pass app without authentication, undermining user security when the device is unlocked.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25505?
CVE-2021-25505 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to improper authentication in Samsung Pass.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25505?
To fix CVE-2021-25505, users should update Samsung Pass to version 3.0.02.4 or later.
What does CVE-2021-25505 affect?
CVE-2021-25505 affects Samsung Pass versions prior to 3.0.02.4 on Android devices.
Can CVE-2021-25505 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-25505 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the device when the lockscreen is unlocked.
What kind of authentication issue does CVE-2021-25505 present?
CVE-2021-25505 allows the use of the Samsung Pass app without authentication, undermining user security when the device is unlocked.