CVE-2026-20978
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Publication date: 2026-02-04

Last updated on: 2026-02-05

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description
Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application.
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Meta Information
Published
2026-02-04
Last Modified
2026-02-05
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-02-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-20978
EUVD
EUVD-2026-5398
Affected Vendors & Products
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samsung android 13.0
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper authorization issue in the KnoxGuardManager application prior to the SMR Feb-2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application, meaning they can circumvent controls that maintain certain settings or states within the app.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a local attacker with limited privileges could bypass the application's persistence configuration. This could lead to unauthorized changes or disruptions in the application's expected behavior, potentially affecting system stability or security.

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