CVE-2025-21042
Samsung Mobile Devices Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
CVSS
8.8
High
EPSS
33.2%
p98
KEV
YES
Nov 10, 2025
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: Sep 12, 2025 · Last modified: Oct 8, 2026 · CWE-787
Product
Samsung / Mobile Devices
Vulnerability
Samsung Mobile Devices Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Nov 10, 2025
Remediate by
Dec 1, 2025
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Samsung mobile devices contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in libimagecodec.quram.so. This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=04 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-21042
Out-of-bounds write in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- security.samsungmobile.comhttps://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=04
- unit42.paloaltonetworks.comhttps://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/landfall-is-new-commercial-grade-android-spyware/
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-21042