Samsung Devices up to SMR Aug-2026 Release VC1 codec libsavsvc.so numeric conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Samsung Devices. The affected element is an unknown function of the file libsavsvc.so of the component VC1 codec. The manipulation results in numeric conversion. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-21069. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Samsung Devices. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file libsavsvc.so of the component VC1 codec. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric conversion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-681. When converting from one data type to another, such as long to integer, data can be omitted or translated in a way that produces unexpected values. If the resulting values are used in a sensitive context, then dangerous behaviors may occur. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Incorrect conversion between numeric types in VC1 codec in libsavsvc.so prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory.

The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-21069 since 12/11/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Numeric conversion
CWE: CWE-681 / CWE-704
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Upgrade: Devices SMR Aug-2026 Release 1

Timelineinfo

12/11/2025 CVE reserved
08/10/2026 +241 days Advisory disclosed
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-21069 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21069
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-387360

Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2026 10:38
Changes: 08/10/2026 10:38 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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