CVE-2026-21071: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2026-21071 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices involving improper input validation in the MPEG4 codec component (libsavsvc.so). This flaw allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory, potentially leading to memory corruption. The issue affects versions prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the MPEG4 codec within the libsavsvc.so library on Samsung Mobile Devices. Specifically, it allows local attackers to perform out-of-bounds memory writes, which can cause memory corruption. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and affects versions before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to write out-of-bounds memory, which may lead to memory corruption. The exact impact depends on the context of exploitation but could potentially affect system stability or security. 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. Until an official fix is released, users should follow Samsung's security advisories and avoid executing untrusted local code that could trigger the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-21071: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
CVE-2026-21071 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices involving improper input validation in the MPEG4 codec component (libsavsvc.so). This flaw allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory, potentially leading to memory corruption. The issue affects versions prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile Devices
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the MPEG4 codec within the libsavsvc.so library on Samsung Mobile Devices. Specifically, it allows local attackers to perform out-of-bounds memory writes, which can cause memory corruption. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and affects versions before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to write out-of-bounds memory, which may lead to memory corruption. The exact impact depends on the context of exploitation but could potentially affect system stability or security. 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. Until an official fix is released, users should follow Samsung's security advisories and avoid executing untrusted local code that could trigger the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.824Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a798b48bf8831d53957fd51
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 08:26:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:36:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 13:47:43 UTC
Views: 41
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