CVE-2026-20979
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-02-04
Last updated on: 2026-02-05
Assigner: Samsung Mobile
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 15.0 |
| samsung | android | 16.0 |
| samsung | android | 16.0 |
| samsung | android | 16.0 |
| samsung | android | 16.0 |
| samsung | android | 16.0 |
| samsung | android | 16.0 |
| samsung | android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-NVD-CWE-noinfo |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary activities with elevated privileges within the Settings app. This could lead to unauthorized changes to device settings, potential exposure of sensitive information, or other malicious actions that compromise device security and user privacy.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper privilege management in the Samsung Settings application prior to the SMR Feb-2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activities with the privileges of the Settings app, potentially enabling them to perform actions that require higher privileges than they should have.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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