CVE-2021-25511 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

An improper validation vulnerability in FilterProvider prior to SMR Dec-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to write arbitrary files via a path traversal vulnerability.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-22

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=12Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=12Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-25511?

CVE-2021-25511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). An improper validation vulnerability in FilterProvider prior to SMR Dec-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to write arbitrary files via a path traversal vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2021-25511?

CVE-2021-25511 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-25511?

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