Samsung Galaxy Watch SemSensorManager access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Samsung Galaxy Watch. This affects an unknown part of the component SemSensorManager. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-21013. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Galaxy Watch (the affected version is unknown). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component SemSensorManager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Improper access control in SemSensorManager for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Aug-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information related to outdoor exercise and sleep time.

It is possible to read the advisory at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-21013 since 11/06/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1710). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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  • Samsung Android

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

11/06/2024 CVE reserved
08/06/2025 +272 days Advisory disclosed
08/06/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/06/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-21013 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-21013
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318903
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1710 - Samsung Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2025 07:44
Updated: 08/06/2025 16:22
Changes: 08/06/2025 07:44 (62), 08/06/2025 16:22 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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