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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-25412 affects Samsung Mobile Devices running Android Q(10.0). A local attacker using an untrusted app could trigger protected activity through genericssoservice with system privilege. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, detailed attack requirements, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a device hygiene and mobile fleet risk. The issue can cross privilege boundaries locally, but available sources do not show active exploitation or remote reach. Prioritize verification of older Samsung Android 10 devices.
Technical view
This is a CWE-284 improper access control issue in Samsung genericssoservice before SMR JUN-2021 Release 1. The described impact is local execution of protected activity with system privilege through untrusted applications on affected Samsung Android Q(10.0) devices.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Samsung Mobile Devices running Android Q(10.0) that did not receive SMR JUN-2021 Release 1 or later. Devices with unknown patch levels should be treated as needing verification.
Exploitation context
The source bundle describes local attackers and untrusted applications. It does not cite public exploit code, remote exploitation, broad exploitation, or CISA KEV listing. Active exploitation should not be assumed from these sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and Samsung June 2021 security update reference. No CVSS vector, affected model list, proof-of-concept details, or independent exploitation reporting is included in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Samsung SMR JUN-2021 Release 1 or later where applicable.
- Verify Android security patch status through device management records.
- Restrict installation of untrusted applications on affected Samsung devices.
- Check Samsung Mobile security guidance for model-specific update availability.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Samsung Mobile Devices running Android Q(10.0).
- Confirm whether each device has SMR JUN-2021 Release 1 or later.
- Review MDM controls for untrusted app installation paths.
- Flag unsupported or unpatched devices for replacement or isolation.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021&month=6CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Access Control
Improper Access Control represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.