Is CVE-2021-25371 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-25371 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-25371 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-25371 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25371?

CVE-2021-25371 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2021-25371

Published: June 29, 2023

EPSS:0.90%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:75.3th

Official Description

Samsung mobile devices contain an unspecified vulnerability within DSP driver that allows attackers to load ELF libraries inside DSP.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Samsung Mobile Devices Unspecified Vulnerability

Samsung mobile devices contain an unspecified vulnerability within DSP driver that allows attackers to load ELF libraries inside DSP.

Added to KEV: 2023-06-29Federal patch deadline: 2023-07-20

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in Samsung mobile devices' DSP driver allows attackers to load ELF libraries inside the DSP. While a CVSS score is not available, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.00898 indicate a confirmed and notable exploitation risk.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Samsung mobile devices to address this DSP driver vulnerability. Ensure mobile devices are kept up-to-date with vendor-provided patches.

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-2021-25371 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-2021-25371 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.