CVE-2021-25365 Missing authorization in Samsung Mobile Devices

Medium 5.9 Published 9 Apr 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Unprivileged applications can improperly access the softsimd API due to improper exception control, potentially leading to data exposure or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-25365?

CVE-2021-25365 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 exception control in softsimd prior to SMR APR-2021 Release 1 allows unprivileged applications to access the API in softsimd.

Weakness: CWE-755, CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25365?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25365?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-25365 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-2021-25365 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-25365 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjqc-88q2-gp64.