Is CVE-2021-25369 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-25369 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-25369 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-25369 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25369?

CVE-2021-25369 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-25369

Published: November 8, 2022

EPSS:0.16%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:36.4th

Official Description

Samsung mobile devices using Mali GPU contains an improper access control vulnerability in sec_log file. Exploitation of the vulnerability exposes sensitive kernel information to the userspace. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2021-25337 and CVE-2021-25370.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Samsung Mobile Devices Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-11-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-11-29

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Samsung mobile devices using Mali GPU contain an improper access control vulnerability in the sec_log file, exposing sensitive kernel information to userspace. This high-severity flaw was chained with other vulnerabilities and is actively exploited in the wild, making it a critical concern.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its real-world impact. It has been observed to be chained with other vulnerabilities.

Recommended Action

Samsung mobile device users should apply all available security updates to address this vulnerability. Regularly update your device's operating system and GPU drivers.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-25369 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-25369 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.