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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-25389
CVE-2021-25389:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper running task check vulnerability in S Secure prior to SMR MAY-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to use locked app without authentication (CISA Bulletin, Samsung Mobile).
Technical details
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-25389, has been assigned a CVSS score of 3.6, indicating a low severity level. The issue stems from an improper check of running tasks in the S Secure component, which could allow unauthorized access to locked applications (CISA Bulletin).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and access locked applications, potentially compromising the security of sensitive data protected by the app lock feature (Samsung Mobile).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability in the SMR MAY-2021 Release 1 security update. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest security patch level to protect against this vulnerability (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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