CVE-2026-21017: CWE-280 Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Improper handling of insufficient privileges in SecTelephonyProvider prior to SMR Jun-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access privileged files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21017) affects Samsung Mobile Devices by improperly handling insufficient privileges in the SecTelephonyProvider prior to the SMR June 2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers to gain access to privileged files that should be restricted. The CVSS 4.6 score reflects a medium severity with local attack vector and low complexity. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access privileged files on affected Samsung Mobile Devices, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and user interaction, and the overall severity is medium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for updates from Samsung Mobile regarding this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-21017: CWE-280 Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
Improper handling of insufficient privileges in SecTelephonyProvider prior to SMR Jun-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access privileged files.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.6medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21017) affects Samsung Mobile Devices by improperly handling insufficient privileges in the SecTelephonyProvider prior to the SMR June 2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers to gain access to privileged files that should be restricted. The CVSS 4.6 score reflects a medium severity with local attack vector and low complexity. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access privileged files on affected Samsung Mobile Devices, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and user interaction, and the overall severity is medium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for updates from Samsung Mobile regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.804Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a22a605e29bf47b505aa1cf
Added to database: 6/5/2026, 10:33:41 AM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 10:49:36 AM
Last updated: 6/6/2026, 4:58:48 AM
Views: 9
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