CVE-2021-25387
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

An improper input validation vulnerability was identified in sflacfdgetfrm() function within the libsflacextractor library prior to SMR MAY-2021 Release 1. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-25387, affects Samsung mobile devices and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the mediaextractor process (CVE Mitre, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the sflacfdgetfrm() function of the libsflacextractor library, which is responsible for handling FLAC audio file extraction. The issue stems from improper input validation, which could lead to code execution in the mediaextractor process context. Based on the CWE classification, this vulnerability is related to CWE-122 and CWE-787, indicating buffer overflow and out-of-bounds write issues (NVD CNA Status).

Impact

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code within the mediaextractor process context, which could potentially lead to unauthorized access and compromise of the affected system (Samsung Mobile Security).

Mitigation and workarounds

Samsung addressed this vulnerability in the SMR MAY-2021 Release 1 security update. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest available security patch level to protect against this vulnerability (Samsung Mobile Security).

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