CVE-2026-21087: CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Affects Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile DevicesSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:11 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NWhat to do
Description
CVE-2026-21087 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the libmdnie.so component of Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR September 2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with system server privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.6, indicating significant impact if exploited. No specific affected versions are provided, and no patch information is available in the input data.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with system server privileges, potentially leading to full control over the affected device. This can compromise system integrity and confidentiality.
Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the libmdnie.so library on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR September 2026 Release 1. Exploitation requires local access and can result in arbitrary code execution with system server privileges, posing a serious security risk. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction required, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Weaknesses
- CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessLikelihood of exploit: HighCWE Top 25 (2025): #5
The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.