Samsung Notes up to 4.4.21.62 JPEG Image Parser heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Notes and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component JPEG Image Parser. The manipulation results in heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-20929. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Samsung Notes. Affected is an unknown code of the component JPEG Image Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Out-of-bounds write in parsing jpeg image in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.4.26.71 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-20929 since 11/06/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.4.26.71 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Notes 4.4.26.71

Timelineinfo

11/06/2024 🔍
03/06/2025 +120 days 🔍
03/06/2025 +0 days 🔍
07/17/2025 +132 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-20929 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20929
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-298764

Entryinfo

Created: 03/06/2025 07:50 AM
Updated: 07/17/2025 01:09 AM
Changes: 03/06/2025 07:50 AM (65), 07/17/2025 01:09 AM (12)
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