CVE-2025-20946: wear os — Fix

Description

Improper handling of exceptional conditions in pairing specific bluetooth devices in Galaxy Watch Bluetooth pairing prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to pair with specific bluetooth devices without user interaction.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
samsung	wear_os	All
samsung	galaxy_watch	All
samsung	galaxy_watch_4	All
samsung	galaxy_watch_4_classic	All
samsung	galaxy_watch_5	All
samsung	galaxy_watch_5_pro	All
samsung	galaxy_watch_6	All
samsung	galaxy_watch_6_classic	All
samsung	galaxy_watch_7	All
samsung	galaxy_watch_fe	All
samsung	galaxy_watch_ultra	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20946? +

Improper handling of exceptional conditions in pairing specific bluetooth devices in Galaxy Watch Bluetooth pairing prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to pair with specific bluetooth devices without user interaction. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-20946? +

CVE-2025-20946 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20946? +

CVE-2025-20946 affects products from samsung, specifically: galaxy_watch, galaxy_watch_4, galaxy_watch_4_classic, galaxy_watch_5, galaxy_watch_5_pro, galaxy_watch_6, galaxy_watch_6_classic, galaxy_watch_7, galaxy_watch_fe, galaxy_watch_ultra, wear_os. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20946? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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