CVE-2021-25489

3.3 LOW CISA KEV - Actively Exploited

Published: October 06, 2021 Modified: October 30, 2025

Description

Assuming radio permission is gained, missing input validation in modem interface driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 results in format string bug leading to kernel panic.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=10

Source: mobile.security@samsung.com

Vendor Advisory

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=10

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-25489

Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

US Government Resource

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

3.3 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

58th percentile

Exploitation Status

Actively Exploited

Remediation due: 2023-07-20

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-134

Affected Vendors

samsung

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