ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2021-25489: Samsung Mobile Devices Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorSamsung
ProductMobile Devices
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV29 Jun 2023
CISA federal deadline20 Jul 2023
Weakness (CWE)CWE-20

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable

Description (NVD)

Samsung mobile devices contain an improper input validation vulnerability within the modem interface driver that results in a format string bug leading to kernel panic.

SOURCES

Other Samsung flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.