CVE-2025-21047 — MEDIUM (5.2)

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in KnoxGuard prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to use the privileged APIs.

CVSS Score

5.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	14.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=10Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-21047?

CVE-2025-21047 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.2 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in KnoxGuard prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to use the privileged APIs.

How severe is CVE-2025-21047?

CVE-2025-21047 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21047?

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