VDB-304108 · CVE-2025-20952 · GCVE-0-2025-20952

Samsung Devices Mdecservice improper export of android application components

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Samsung Devices. This affects an unknown part of the component Mdecservice. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper export of android application components. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-20952. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Devices (version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Mdecservice. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper export of android application components vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-926. The Android application exports a component for use by other applications, but does not properly restrict which applications can launch the component or access the data it contains. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Improper access control in Mdecservice prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access arbitrary files with system privilege.

The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-20952 since 11/06/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Samsung

Name

Devices

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 5.5
CNA Vector (SamsungMobile): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper export of android application components
CWE: CWE-926
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

11/06/2024 🔍
04/09/2025 +153 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-20952 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20952
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-304108

Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2025 11:54
Updated: 04/09/2025 15:28
Changes: 04/09/2025 11:54 (61), 04/09/2025 15:28 (1)
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