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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-21008
CVE-2025-21008:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Out-of-bounds read in decoding frame header in libsavsvc.so prior to Android 15 allows local attackers to cause memory corruption. The vulnerability was reported on October 10, 2024, and was assigned CVE-2025-21008 (Samsung Mobile).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read) issue affecting the libsavsvc.so library in Android systems. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating local access requirements and potential high impact on system availability (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to memory corruption when exploited by local attackers. The out-of-bounds read vulnerability specifically affects the frame header decoding process in the libsavsvc.so library (Samsung Mobile).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in Android 15 with the addition of proper boundary checks. Users are advised to upgrade to Android 15 or later versions to mitigate this vulnerability (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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