CVE-2026-21038: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows
CVE-2026-21038 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows prior to version 1. 9. 5. 0. It involves improper input validation that allows a local attacker to access out-of-bounds memory. This vulnerability requires local access and partial user interaction, with no known exploits in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21038) affects Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows versions before 1.9.5.0. It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) that enables a local attacker to access memory outside the intended bounds. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.9 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is local with low complexity and partial user interaction required. The vulnerability does not involve cloud services, and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read or potentially manipulate out-of-bounds memory, which could lead to information disclosure or destabilization of the affected system. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for local access and partial user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and avoid running untrusted code that interacts with the Samsung Android USB Driver. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-21038: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows
Description
CVE-2026-21038 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows prior to version 1. 9. 5. 0. It involves improper input validation that allows a local attacker to access out-of-bounds memory. This vulnerability requires local access and partial user interaction, with no known exploits in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.9medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21038) affects Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows versions before 1.9.5.0. It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) that enables a local attacker to access memory outside the intended bounds. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.9 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is local with low complexity and partial user interaction required. The vulnerability does not involve cloud services, and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read or potentially manipulate out-of-bounds memory, which could lead to information disclosure or destabilization of the affected system. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for local access and partial user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and avoid running untrusted code that interacts with the Samsung Android USB Driver. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.806Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a22a609e29bf47b505aa29e
Added to database: 6/5/2026, 10:33:45 AM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 10:48:40 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 3:36:47 PM
Views: 8
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