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CVE-2026-21096: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-21096cvecve-2026-21096cwe-122
Published: 09/09/2026 (09/09/2026, 04:47:44 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Samsung Mobile
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
None
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:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/09/2026, 11:06:57 UTC

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.

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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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