CVE-2025-20946: High severity Samsung Galaxy Watch vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2025
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Updated

Improper handling of exceptional conditions in pairing specific bluetooth devices in Galaxy Watch Bluetooth pairing prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to pair with specific bluetooth devices without user interaction.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Samsung Galaxy Watch<SMR Apr-2025 Release 1
All of the following
Samsung Wear Os=5.0
Any of the following
Samsung Galaxy Watch
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung Galaxy Watch Fe
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20946?

CVE-2025-20946 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows local attackers to pair with specific Bluetooth devices without user consent.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20946?

To mitigate CVE-2025-20946, update your Samsung Galaxy Watch to the latest firmware version SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 or later.

3

What type of devices are affected by CVE-2025-20946?

CVE-2025-20946 affects Samsung Galaxy Watch devices that are running firmware versions prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2025-20946?

The risk associated with CVE-2025-20946 is unauthorized Bluetooth pairing, potentially leading to data exposure or device manipulation.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-20946?

Users of Samsung Galaxy Watch devices prior to the SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 update are affected by CVE-2025-20946.

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