CVE-2026-20979
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Publication date: 2026-02-04

Last updated on: 2026-02-05

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description
Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.
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Published
2026-02-04
Last Modified
2026-02-05
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-02-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-20979
Affected Vendors & Products
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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
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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