Use After Free in Samsung Android

CVE-2026-20971

Use After Free in PROCA driver prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.002 (6.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Samsung Android — versions 13.0, 14.0, 15.0
Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Jan-2026 Release in Android 13, 14, 15, 16

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20971?: CVE-2026-20971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-01-09.
How severe is CVE-2026-20971?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.