Sensitive Communication Flaw in Wi-Fi P2P Service Affects Samsung Devices
CVE-2025-20959

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-20959?

The vulnerability in Samsung's Wi-Fi P2P service stems from the use of implicit intents for sensitive communication, which allows local attackers to exploit this flaw. By doing so, they can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information transmitted via the service, posing a significant risk to user privacy. It is crucial for users to stay informed and apply necessary updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR May-2025 Release in Android 13, 14, 15

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?ye...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
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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CVE-2025-20959 : Sensitive Communication Flaw in Wi-Fi P2P Service Affects Samsung Devices