CVE-2025-21042
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CVE-2025-21042 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds write in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 11.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out-of-bounds write in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Android | 13.0 |
| Samsung | Android | 14.0 |
| Samsung | Android | 15.0 |
References
- https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/landfall-is-new-commercial-grade-android-spyware/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-21042US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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