CVE-2025-20911 (GCVE-0-2025-20911)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-03-06 05:04 – Updated: 2025-03-06 15:02
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Improper access control in sem_wifi service prior to SMR Mar-2025 Release 1 allows privileged local attackers to update MAC address of Galaxy Watch.
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-03-06 15:02 UTC
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile | Samsung Mobile Devices |
Unaffected:
SMR Mar-2025 Release in Android Watch 14
|
guessed |
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