Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2025-21029
Improper handling of insufficient permission in System UI prior to SMR Sep-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to send arbitrary replies to messages from the cover display.
EPSS: 0.001 (1.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 13.0, 14.0, 15.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Sep-2025 Release in Android 13, 14, 15, 16
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-21029?
- CVE-2025-21029 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-280: IMPROPER HANDLING OF INSUFFICIENT PERMISSION. CVSS score: 4.0/10. Published 2025-09-03.
- How severe is CVE-2025-21029?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.0 out of 10.