CVE-2021-25457 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

An improper input validation vulnerability in DSP driver prior to SMR Sep-2021 Release 1 allows local attackers to get a limited kernel memory information.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Samsung	Exynos 2100	-
Samsung	Exynos 980	-
Samsung	Exynos 9830	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=9Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=9Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-25457?

CVE-2021-25457 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). An improper input validation vulnerability in DSP driver prior to SMR Sep-2021 Release 1 allows local attackers to get a limited kernel memory information.

How severe is CVE-2021-25457?

CVE-2021-25457 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-25457?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Samsung Exynos 2100, Samsung Exynos 980, Samsung Exynos 9830.