CVE-2021-25487
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CVE-2021-25487 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Lack of boundary checking of a buffer in set_skb_priv() of modem interface driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 allows OOB read and it results in arbitrary code execution by dereference of invalid function pointer.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Lack of boundary checking of a buffer in set_skb_priv() of modem interface driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 allows OOB read and it results in arbitrary code execution by dereference of invalid function pointer.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Android | 8.1 | — |
| Samsung | Android | 9.0 | Smr-Apr-2021-R1 |
| Samsung | Android | 10.0 | Smr-Apr-2021-R1 |
| Samsung | Android | 11.0 | Smr-Apr-2021-R1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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