CVE-2026-21072: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Improper input validation in VC1 codec in libsavsvc.so prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the VC1 codec component (libsavsvc.so) of Samsung Mobile Devices. Specifically, it allows local attackers to perform out-of-bounds memory writes, which can cause memory corruption. The issue is identified as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). It affects devices running software versions before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating medium severity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory, which may lead to memory corruption. This could potentially cause application crashes or other unintended behavior. There is no evidence of remote exploitation or privilege escalation in the provided data. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is documented, users should monitor Samsung Mobile advisories for updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided by the vendor at this time.
CVE-2026-21072: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
Improper input validation in VC1 codec in libsavsvc.so prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the VC1 codec component (libsavsvc.so) of Samsung Mobile Devices. Specifically, it allows local attackers to perform out-of-bounds memory writes, which can cause memory corruption. The issue is identified as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). It affects devices running software versions before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating medium severity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory, which may lead to memory corruption. This could potentially cause application crashes or other unintended behavior. There is no evidence of remote exploitation or privilege escalation in the provided data. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is documented, users should monitor Samsung Mobile advisories for updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided by the vendor at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.824Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a798b48bf8831d53957fd54
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 08:26:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 08:43:56 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 02:40:59 UTC
Views: 11
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