What is the severity of CVE-2021-25524?

CVE-2021-25524 has a medium severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive user information.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25524?

To fix CVE-2021-25524, users should update the Samsung Contacts app to version 12.7.05.24 or later.

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2021-25524?

CVE-2021-25524 affects devices using Samsung Contacts prior to version 12.7.05.24.

What information can an attacker obtain through CVE-2021-25524?

An attacker could potentially access the Samsung Account ID due to insecure storage of device information.

Is CVE-2021-25524 a software vulnerability or a hardware issue?

CVE-2021-25524 is a software vulnerability related to the Samsung Contacts application.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-25524

medium

CWE

922

8/12/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-25524

First published: Wed Dec 08 2021(Updated: )

Insecure storage of device information in Contacts prior to version 12.7.05.24 allows attacker to get Samsung Account ID.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung Contacts	<12.7.05.24

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Reference Links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25524?
CVE-2021-25524 has a medium severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive user information.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25524?
To fix CVE-2021-25524, users should update the Samsung Contacts app to version 12.7.05.24 or later.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2021-25524?
CVE-2021-25524 affects devices using Samsung Contacts prior to version 12.7.05.24.
What information can an attacker obtain through CVE-2021-25524?
An attacker could potentially access the Samsung Account ID due to insecure storage of device information.
Is CVE-2021-25524 a software vulnerability or a hardware issue?
CVE-2021-25524 is a software vulnerability related to the Samsung Contacts application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25524?
CVE-2021-25524 has a medium severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive user information.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25524?
To fix CVE-2021-25524, users should update the Samsung Contacts app to version 12.7.05.24 or later.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2021-25524?
CVE-2021-25524 affects devices using Samsung Contacts prior to version 12.7.05.24.
What information can an attacker obtain through CVE-2021-25524?
An attacker could potentially access the Samsung Account ID due to insecure storage of device information.
Is CVE-2021-25524 a software vulnerability or a hardware issue?
CVE-2021-25524 is a software vulnerability related to the Samsung Contacts application.