Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Samsung's libsthmbc.so Library
CVE-2025-20881

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Samsung
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 February 2025

Summary

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the libsthmbc.so library, which can be exploited by local attackers. This issue arises during the access to the buffer that stores the decoded video frames, potentially allowing unauthorized code execution with elevated privileges. While user interaction is required to trigger this exploit, the risk remains significant, highlighting the need for timely updates and user precautions.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Jan-2025 Release in Android 12, 13, 14

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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