CVE-2021-25405

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified

CVE-2021-25405 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control vulnerability in ScreenOffActivity in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.2.04.27 allows untrusted applications to access local files.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control vulnerability in ScreenOffActivity in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.2.04.27 allows untrusted applications to access local files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.23%

13.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SamsungNotes< 4.2.04.27

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25405?
An improper access control vulnerability in ScreenOffActivity in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.2.04.27 allows untrusted applications to access local files.
How severe is CVE-2021-25405?
CVE-2021-25405 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25405?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST