Use After Free Vulnerability in PROCA Driver by Samsung
CVE-2026-20971

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-20971?

An implementation flaw in the PROCA driver prior to the SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 creates a Use After Free vulnerability. This allows local attackers the potential to execute arbitrary code, posing a significant threat to system integrity and security.

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:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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