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High 8.6Published Oct 12, 2026
CVE-2026-21124Improper input validation in getting cover image in libsimba.heifdec.media.samsung.so prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.
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EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.17%, higher than 6% of scored CVEs.
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Improper input validation in getting cover image in libsimba.heifdec.media.samsung.so prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.
- CVSS
- 8.6 HIGH (v4.0, CNA)CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-20
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 0.17% (percentile 6)
- Assigned by
- SamsungMobile
- NVD analysis
- Awaiting Analysis
- Record last updated
- Oct 13, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 12, 2026
Affected products
Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices samsung_mobile:devices (from the name) | from SMR Oct-2026 Release in Android 14, 15, 16, 17 not affected | CNA record |
References
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=10
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