CVE-2026-20968
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20968 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in DualDAR prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in DualDAR prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Android | 13.0 | Smr-Apr-2022-R1 |
| Samsung | Android | 14.0 | Smr-Apr-2022-R1 |
| Samsung | Android | 15.0 | Smr-Apr-2025-R1 |
| Samsung | Android | 16.0 | Smr-Aug-2025-R1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20968?
Use after free in DualDAR prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2026-20968?
CVE-2026-20968 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20968?
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-2026-20968?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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