VDB-183982 · CVE-2021-25498 · GCVE-0-2021-25498

Samsung Note prior 4.3.02.61 libSPenBase maetd_eco_cb_mode buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Samsung Note. The impacted element is the function maetd_eco_cb_mode of the component libSPenBase. Executing a manipulation can lead to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-25498. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Samsung Note (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function maetd_eco_cb_mode of the component libSPenBase. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 10/07/2021. The advisory is available at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-25498 since 01/19/2021. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 4.3.02.61 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Samsung

Name

Note

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.samsung.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.3
CNA Vector (Samsung Mobile): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Note 4.3.02.61

Timelineinfo

01/19/2021 🔍
10/07/2021 +260 days 🔍
10/07/2021 +0 days 🔍
10/10/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-25498 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-25498
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183982

Entryinfo

Created: 10/07/2021 08:53
Updated: 10/10/2021 09:02
Changes: 10/07/2021 08:53 (50), 10/10/2021 09:02 (1)
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