CVE-2025-20931 Memory corruption in Samsung Notes
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via an out-of-bounds write when parsing BMP images in Samsung Notes.
- 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-2025-20931?
CVE-2025-20931 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Samsung Notes, published on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Out-of-bounds write in parsing bmp image in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.4.26.71 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-20931?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20931?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-20931 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-20931 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-20931 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samsung Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmpx-c8jm-g9qv.