CVE-2021-25388 (GCVE-0-2021-25388)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-06-11 14:45 – Updated: 2024-08-03 20:03
VLAI
Summary
Improper caller check vulnerability in Knox Core prior to SMR MAY-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to install arbitrary app.
Severity
7.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-926 - Improper Export of Android Application Components
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices Affected: R(11.0) , < SMR MAY-2021 Release 1 (custom)
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