Samsung Galaxy Watch Fall Detection Configuration access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Samsung Galaxy Watch. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Fall Detection Configuration Handler. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-21012. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Galaxy Watch (affected version not known) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Fall Detection Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper access control in fall detection for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Aug-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to modify fall detection configuration.

The advisory is shared at security.samsungmobile.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-21012 since 11/06/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

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). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Samsung Android

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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-2025-21012 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-21012
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318929
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1710 - Samsung Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2025 08:11
Updated: 08/06/2025 16:22
Changes: 08/06/2025 08:11 (62), 08/06/2025 16:22 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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