Overview
Samsung mobile devices using Mali GPU contain an incorrect implementation handling file descriptor in dpu driver. This incorrect implementation results in memory corruption, leading to kernel panic. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2021-25337 and CVE-2021-25369.
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25370
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2021-25370 |
| Vendor / Product | Samsung — Mobile Devices |
| NVD Published | 2021-03-26 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2026-01-14 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 6.1 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CWE | CWE-416 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2022-11-08 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-11-29 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-11-29.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-11-29 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2021-25370 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |