Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Samsung Notes by Samsung
CVE-2021-25496

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Samsung
Status
Samsung Notes
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 October 2021

Summary

A potential buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the maetd_dec_slice function of the libSPenBase library used in Samsung Notes. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on devices running vulnerable versions of the application, impacting user data and device integrity. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Notes - < 4.3.02.61

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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