CVE-2026-20973

Name: CVE-2026-20973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-09T07:16:03.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20973 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds read in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows remote attacker to access out-of-bounds memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-of-bounds read in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows remote attacker to access out-of-bounds memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

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

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20973?

Out-of-bounds read in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows remote attacker to access out-of-bounds memory.

How severe is CVE-2026-20973?

CVE-2026-20973 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20973?

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-2026-20973?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST