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CVE-2026-21098: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-21098cvecve-2026-21098cwe-284
Published: 09/09/2026 (09/09/2026, 04:47:46 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Samsung Mobile
Product: Samsung Mobile Devices

Description

CVE-2026-21098 is an improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices' Link to Windows feature prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers to establish a connection with a PC without proper user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.9medium

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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/09/2026, 11:07:13 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper access control (CWE-284) in the Link to Windows feature on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. It permits local attackers to connect to a PC without requiring proper user interaction, potentially bypassing intended security controls. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and results in high impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Local attackers can establish unauthorized connections between the affected Samsung Mobile Devices and PCs without user consent or interaction. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over the linked PC environment, impacting system availability. The CVSS score of 6.9 reflects a medium severity impact primarily due to the high impact on availability and the lack of required privileges or user interaction for exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with local access to devices and monitor for suspicious activity related to Link to Windows connections.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
SamsungMobile
Date Reserved
2025-12-11T01:33:35.829Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6aa13d64acd9273b49346533

Added to database: 09/09/2026, 11:05:08 UTC

Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 11:07:13 UTC

Last updated: 09/09/2026, 22:52:09 UTC

Views: 10

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