Improper input validation in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows remote attackers to access SIM related functions. (CVE-2026-21061)
A vulnerability in Samsung Dialer prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows remote attackers to access SIM related functions due to improper input validation. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-21061 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in Samsung Dialer versions before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw enables remote attackers to access SIM related functions if a user interacts with a crafted input. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The impact is limited to confidentiality (high impact), with no integrity or availability impact reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to SIM related functions, potentially compromising sensitive information stored on the SIM. However, exploitation requires user interaction, which reduces the likelihood of automated attacks. There is no reported impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 for Samsung Dialer. Users and administrators should update to this release to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated in the available data.
Improper input validation in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows remote attackers to access SIM related functions. (CVE-2026-21061)
Description
A vulnerability in Samsung Dialer prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows remote attackers to access SIM related functions due to improper input validation. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-21061 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in Samsung Dialer versions before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw enables remote attackers to access SIM related functions if a user interacts with a crafted input. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The impact is limited to confidentiality (high impact), with no integrity or availability impact reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to SIM related functions, potentially compromising sensitive information stored on the SIM. However, exploitation requires user interaction, which reduces the likelihood of automated attacks. There is no reported impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 for Samsung Dialer. Users and administrators should update to this release to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-chqx-m383-qf48
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21061"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a79f0e1bf8831d539f62d52
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:17 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 16:26:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 13:47:43 UTC
Views: 52
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