VDB-363495 · CVE-2026-21019 · GCVE-0-2026-21019

Samsung Galaxy Watch FacAtFunction input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Samsung Galaxy Watch. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component FacAtFunction. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-21019. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Samsung Galaxy Watch (version now known). This affects some unknown processing of the component FacAtFunction. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper input validation in FacAtFunction in Galaxy Watch prior to SMR May-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code with system privilege.

It is possible to read the advisory at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-21019 since 12/11/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Samsung

Name

Galaxy Watch

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/11/2025 CVE reserved
05/13/2026 +152 days Advisory disclosed
05/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-21019 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-363495

Entryinfo

Created: 05/13/2026 09:01
Changes: 05/13/2026 09:01 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103