Improper input validation in Samsung Tips prior to Android 17 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Tips privilege. (CVE-2026-21112)
CVE-2026-21112 is a vulnerability in Samsung Tips prior to Android 17 where improper input validation allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability is rated medium severity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper input validation in the Samsung Tips application on Android devices prior to version 17. A local attacker with limited privileges can exploit this flaw by tricking a user into interacting with malicious input, enabling the attacker to launch arbitrary activities with the elevated privileges of Samsung Tips. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions within the context of the Samsung Tips app.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges can leverage user interaction to execute arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges. This may lead to unauthorized actions within the Samsung Tips application context, but does not directly escalate privileges beyond that or compromise system-wide security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is provided, users should monitor for updates from Samsung or their device manufacturer. Until a fix is available, exercising caution with user interactions involving Samsung Tips is advised.
Improper input validation in Samsung Tips prior to Android 17 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Tips privilege. (CVE-2026-21112)
Description
CVE-2026-21112 is a vulnerability in Samsung Tips prior to Android 17 where improper input validation allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability is rated medium severity.
CVSS v4.0
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper input validation in the Samsung Tips application on Android devices prior to version 17. A local attacker with limited privileges can exploit this flaw by tricking a user into interacting with malicious input, enabling the attacker to launch arbitrary activities with the elevated privileges of Samsung Tips. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions within the context of the Samsung Tips app.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges can leverage user interaction to execute arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges. This may lead to unauthorized actions within the Samsung Tips application context, but does not directly escalate privileges beyond that or compromise system-wide security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is provided, users should monitor for updates from Samsung or their device manufacturer. Until a fix is available, exercising caution with user interactions involving Samsung Tips is advised.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-wq5g-hxg8-8f9j
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21112"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6aa15f79acd9273b49618315
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:33 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 13:55:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 23:52:00 UTC
Views: 2
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