Samsung Notes up to 4.4.26.71 implicit intent

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Samsung Notes. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation causes implicit intent. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-20977. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Samsung Notes and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a implicit intent vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-927. The Android application uses an implicit intent for transmitting sensitive data to other applications. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in translation in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.4.29.23 allows local attackers to get sensitive information. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

The advisory is shared at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-20977 since 11/06/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.4.29.23 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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CNA Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Implicit intent
CWE: CWE-927
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Notes 4.4.29.23

Timelineinfo

11/06/2024 🔍
05/07/2025 +181 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-20977 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20977
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-307705

Entryinfo

Created: 05/07/2025 12:36
Changes: 05/07/2025 12:36 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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