CVE-2021-25491

Name: CVE-2021-25491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-06T18:15:09.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25491 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in mfc driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 allows memory corruption via NULL-pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in mfc driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 allows memory corruption via NULL-pointer dereference.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

1.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=10Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=10Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25491?

A vulnerability in mfc driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 allows memory corruption via NULL-pointer dereference.

How severe is CVE-2021-25491?

CVE-2021-25491 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25491?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25491?

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Source: NVD / NIST