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CVE-2026-21068: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-21068cvecve-2026-21068cwe-121
Published: 08/10/2026 (08/10/2026, 07:41:24 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Samsung Mobile
Product: Samsung Mobile Devices

Description

CVE-2026-21068 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the libril_sem.so component of Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows privileged local attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.4. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.4high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

Samsung Mobile

Samsung Mobile Devices

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/17/2026, 15:24:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the libril_sem.so library used by Samsung Mobile Devices. It affects versions prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. Exploitation requires local privileged access and can lead to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch details are currently available.

Potential Impact

Privileged local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on affected Samsung Mobile Devices, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality. The high CVSS score reflects significant risk if exploited, but exploitation requires local privileged access.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch information is provided, users should monitor Samsung Mobile advisories for updates and avoid granting unnecessary local privileges until a fix is available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
SamsungMobile
Date Reserved
2025-12-11T01:33:35.823Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a798b48bf8831d53957fd48

Added to database: 08/10/2026, 08:26:48 UTC

Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:24:04 UTC

Last updated: 09/22/2026, 13:47:43 UTC

Views: 43

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