CVE-2021-25489 — LOW (3.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

3.3

LOW

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	8.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-134

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=10Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=10Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-US Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-25489?

CVE-2021-25489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). 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.

How severe is CVE-2021-25489?

CVE-2021-25489 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-25489?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Android.