CVE-2021-25359 Missing authorization in Samsung Mobile Devices

What is CVE-2021-25359?

CVE-2021-25359 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An improper SELinux policy prior to SMR APR-2021 Release 1 allows local attackers to access AP information without proper permissions via untrusted applications.

Weakness: CWE-276, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25359?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-25359 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-25359 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-25359 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-3f4f-fx9x-p95r.