CVE-2025-20952

MEDIUM
Published Apr 9, 2025 Modified Feb 2, 2026

Description

Improper access control in Mdecservice prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access arbitrary files with system privilege.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Products

Vendor Product
samsung android
samsung android
samsung android

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20952? +
Improper access control in Mdecservice prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access arbitrary files with system privilege. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-20952? +
CVE-2025-20952 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20952? +
CVE-2025-20952 affects products from samsung, specifically: android. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20952? +
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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