Samsung Devices WindowManager access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Samsung Devices. The affected element is an unknown function of the component WindowManager. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-21046. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Samsung Devices (affected version not known). This affects some unknown functionality of the component WindowManager. 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper access control in WindowManager in Samsung DeX prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to temporarily access to recent app list.

The advisory is shared at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-21046 since 11/06/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202510-1502) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2219). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Samsung Android

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

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/06/2024 CVE reserved
10/10/2025 +337 days Advisory disclosed
10/10/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/12/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-21046 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-21046
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-327861
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2219 - Samsung Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen
CNNVD: CNNVD-202510-1502 - SAMSUNG Mobile devices 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2025 08:52
Updated: 10/12/2025 19:13
Changes: 10/10/2025 08:52 (62), 10/10/2025 12:48 (7), 10/11/2025 16:18 (6), 10/12/2025 19:13 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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