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CVE-2025-20942 is a vulnerability identified in Samsung Mobile Devices, specifically related to the DeviceIdService. The issue arises from improper verification of intents by the Broadcast Receiver, which can be exploited by local attackers. This vulnerability allows attackers to reset the OAID (Open Anonymous Device Identifier) on affected devices. The vulnerability is present in versions prior to the SMR (Security Maintenance Release) April 2025. The impact of this vulnerability is categorized as medium severity, with potential integrity and availability impacts.
Overview
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-20942
- Vendor: Samsung Mobile
- Affected Products: Samsung Mobile Devices
- Vulnerability Type: Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver (CWE-925)
- CVSS Score: 4.4 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Impact: Low integrity impact, low availability impact, no confidentiality impact.
Remediation
To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-20942, users are advised to update their Samsung Mobile Devices to the SMR April 2025 Release, which addresses this vulnerability. It is essential to ensure that devices are running the latest security updates to protect against potential exploitation.
References
- Samsung Security Update
- Additional details can be found in the CVE database and security advisories released by Samsung Mobile.
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
