CVE-2021-25409 Missing authorization in Samsung Mobile Devices

Low 2.4 Published Updated

Physically proximate attackers can set arbitrary notifications on Samsung mobile devices due to improper access controls in notification settings.

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-2021-25409?

CVE-2021-25409 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access in Notification setting prior to SMR JUN-2021 Release 1 allows physically proximate attackers to set arbitrary notification via physically configuring device.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-703

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25409?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25409?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-25409 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-2021-25409 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-25409 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f3f-cc79-6mfg.

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