CVE-2026-21112

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Improper Input Validation in Samsung Tips

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description

Improper input validation in Samsung Tips prior to Android 17 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Tips privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-23

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-21112

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74653

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
samsung	android	to 17.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper input validation flaw in Samsung Tips prior to Android 17. It allows local attackers with user interaction to launch arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking Samsung Tips versions prior to Android 17. Verify installed version via system settings or package manager. No specific commands are provided in the CVE details.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to perform actions with elevated Samsung Tips privileges, potentially accessing sensitive data or system functions on your device.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR or HIPAA as it involves local privilege escalation in Samsung Tips with user interaction required. No evidence suggests data exposure or unauthorized access that would violate these standards.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Samsung Tips to Android 17 or later. If no update is available, disable or remove Samsung Tips until a patch is provided. Ensure all applications are updated to the latest secure versions.

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