CVE-2021-25454

Name: CVE-2021-25454
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-09T19:15:10.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25454 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. OOB read vulnerability in libsaacextractor.so library prior to SMR Sep-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to execute remote DoS via forged aac file.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OOB read vulnerability in libsaacextractor.so library prior to SMR Sep-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to execute remote DoS via forged aac file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=9Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=9Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25454?

OOB read vulnerability in libsaacextractor.so library prior to SMR Sep-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to execute remote DoS via forged aac file.

How severe is CVE-2021-25454?

CVE-2021-25454 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25454?

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