CVE-2026-21018: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Out-of-bounds write in SveService prior to SMR May-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21018) involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in the SveService component of Samsung Mobile Devices. It affects devices prior to the SMR May-2026 Release 1. The flaw allows local attackers with high privileges to write outside the intended memory bounds, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high privileges required. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Samsung Mobile Devices. This could lead to full compromise of the device at the privilege level of the attacker. However, exploitation requires local privileged access, limiting the attack surface. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or remediation level is documented, users should monitor Samsung Mobile security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting local privileged access and avoiding untrusted local code execution can reduce risk.
CVE-2026-21018: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
Out-of-bounds write in SveService prior to SMR May-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21018) involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in the SveService component of Samsung Mobile Devices. It affects devices prior to the SMR May-2026 Release 1. The flaw allows local attackers with high privileges to write outside the intended memory bounds, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high privileges required. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Samsung Mobile Devices. This could lead to full compromise of the device at the privilege level of the attacker. However, exploitation requires local privileged access, limiting the attack surface. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or remediation level is documented, users should monitor Samsung Mobile security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting local privileged access and avoiding untrusted local code execution can reduce risk.
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: 6a0414eecbff5d86106d956e
Added to database: 5/13/2026, 6:06:38 AM
Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 6:22:15 AM
Last updated: 5/14/2026, 6:52:26 AM
Views: 4
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