VDB-322306 · CVE-2025-21040 · GCVE-0-2025-21040

Samsung S Assistant up to 9.3.1 intent by broadcast receiver

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Samsung S Assistant up to 9.3.1. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to intent by broadcast receiver. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-21040. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung S Assistant up to 9.3.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-925. The Android application uses a Broadcast Receiver that receives an Intent but does not properly verify that the Intent came from an authorized source. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper verification of intent by ExternalBroadcastReceiver in S Assistant prior to version 9.3.2 allows local attackers to modify itinerary information.

The advisory is available at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-21040 since 11/06/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 9.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Samsung

Name

S Assistant

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 3.3
NVD Vector: 🔒

CNA Base Score: 5.1
CNA Vector (SamsungMobile): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Intent by broadcast receiver
CWE: CWE-925
CAPEC: 🔒
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: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: S Assistant 9.3.2

Timelineinfo

11/06/2024 CVE reserved
09/03/2025 +300 days Advisory disclosed
09/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/06/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-21040 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-21040
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322306

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2025 10:12
Updated: 09/06/2025 00:09
Changes: 09/03/2025 10:12 (62), 09/06/2025 00:09 (11)
Complete: 🔍
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