Use After Free in DualDAR Affects Samsung Devices
CVE-2026-20968

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-20968?

A use after free vulnerability has been identified in DualDAR, which allows local privileged attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on affected devices. This flaw exists in versions prior to the SMR Jan-2026 Release 1, highlighting the risks associated with memory management issues. Users are strongly advised to apply the necessary updates from Samsung to mitigate this vulnerability and safeguard their systems.

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Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Jan-2026 Release in Android 13, 14, 15, 16

References

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

CVSS V4

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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