CVE-2026-21096: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2026-21096 is a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the JPEG decoder component (libimagecodec.quram.so) of Samsung Mobile Devices. It affects versions prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the JPEG decoder library (libimagecodec.quram.so) used by Samsung Mobile Devices. It exists in all versions before the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. Exploitation can lead to remote code execution with no privileges or user interaction required. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial attack prerequisites. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Samsung Mobile Devices, potentially leading to full compromise of the device. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users and administrators should monitor Samsung Mobile's security advisories for updates and apply the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 or later once available.
CVE-2026-21096: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
CVE-2026-21096 is a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the JPEG decoder component (libimagecodec.quram.so) of Samsung Mobile Devices. It affects versions prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.2critical
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the JPEG decoder library (libimagecodec.quram.so) used by Samsung Mobile Devices. It exists in all versions before the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. Exploitation can lead to remote code execution with no privileges or user interaction required. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial attack prerequisites. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Samsung Mobile Devices, potentially leading to full compromise of the device. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users and administrators should monitor Samsung Mobile's security advisories for updates and apply the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 or later once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.828Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa13d64acd9273b4934652f
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 11:05:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 11:06:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 22:52:09 UTC
Views: 12
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