CVE-2026-21104 Memory corruption in Samsung Mobile Devices

High 7.1 Published Updated

Local privileged attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the KnoxVault trustlet on Samsung mobile devices.

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

What is CVE-2026-21104?

CVE-2026-21104 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Samsung Android, published on 9 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in KnoxVault trustlet prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-21104?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21104?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-21104 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-2026-21104 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-21104 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Samsung Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xf28-mr99-6rv2.

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