Improper Input Validation in VC1 Codec in Samsung Products
CVE-2026-21072

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-21072?

Improper input validation in the VC1 codec within the libsavsvc.so library for Samsung products prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 enables local attackers to exploit out-of-bounds memory write vulnerabilities. This flaw may lead to unauthorized manipulation of memory, potentially resulting in system instability or exploitation of sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

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

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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