Is CVE-2021-25370 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-25370 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-25370 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-25370 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25370?

CVE-2021-25370 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2021-25370

Published: November 8, 2022

EPSS:0.24%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:46.7th

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Samsung Mobile Devices Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Samsung mobile devices' Mali GPU driver can lead to memory corruption and kernel panic due to improper handling of file descriptors. While the EPSS score is low at 0.00239, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog indicates confirmed exploitation, making it an urgent concern despite the low predicted exploitation likelihood.

This flaw has been actively exploited in the wild and was chained with other vulnerabilities, suggesting its use in more complex attack chains. The exploitation requires local access to the device.

Recommended Action

Users of Samsung mobile devices should apply all available security updates to patch the dpu driver. Regular system hardening and keeping device software current are recommended to prevent exploitation.

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-2021-25370 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-2021-25370 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.