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CVE-2021-25489

CISA KEV

Published June 29, 2023 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Samsung mobile devices contain an improper input validation vulnerability within the modem interface driver that results in a format string bug leading to kernel panic.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
SamsungMobile Devices

Patch Status

Patch by 2023-07-20

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-25489.