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Improper input validation in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows remote attackers to access SIM related functions. (CVE-2026-21061)

0
Medium
Published: 08/10/2026 (08/10/2026, 09:31:22 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

An improper input validation vulnerability exists in Samsung Dialer versions prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows remote attackers to access SIM-related functions, but requires user interaction to be triggered. The vulnerability is rated as medium severity.

CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
Scope
X
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 08/10/2026, 16:05:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-21061 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in Samsung Dialer software before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 update. This vulnerability permits remote attackers to access SIM-related functions on affected devices. Exploitation requires user interaction, indicating that an attacker must convince a user to perform some action to trigger the flaw. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild or known exploits. The vulnerability has a moderate severity rating and no cloud service involvement.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to access SIM-related functions on the device, potentially leading to unauthorized SIM operations. However, exploitation requires user interaction, which limits the risk. There are no reports of active exploitation or known exploits in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1, updating to this or a later release is likely the intended fix once available. Until then, users should exercise caution with unsolicited interactions involving the dialer application.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-chqx-m383-qf48
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-21061"]
Ecosystems
[]
Database Specific Severity
MODERATE
Cvss Version
4.0

Threat ID: 6a79f0e1bf8831d539f62d52

Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:17 UTC

Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 16:05:01 UTC

Last updated: 08/11/2026, 03:40:59 UTC

Views: 5

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