Improper handling of insufficient permission in CmcCore prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.

Metrics

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Attack Requirements None

User Interaction None

Vulnerable System Confidentiality Impact High

Vulnerable System Integrity Impact None

Vulnerable System Availability Impact None

Subsequent System Confidentiality Impact None

Subsequent System Integrity Impact None

Subsequent System Availability Impact None

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References
Link Providers
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=10 cve-icon cve-icon
History

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation via Improper Permissions in Samsung CmcCore
Weaknesses CWE-640

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper handling of insufficient permission in CmcCore prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: SamsungMobile

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-12T04:57:37.119Z

Reserved: 2025-12-11T01:33:35.832Z

Link: CVE-2026-21121

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-12T05:17:00.640

Modified: 2026-10-12T05:17:00.640

Link: CVE-2026-21121

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Updated: 2026-10-12T06:30:06Z

Weaknesses