CVE-2021-25516: google android
Modified
Published 08-12-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-25516 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in google android. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.31%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-12-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in Exynos baseband prior to SMR Dec-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to track locations.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSources2 sources · 6.4–7.5
- CVE.orgCNA6.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:LDiffers
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.01 pp
From 0.30% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-703Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional ConditionsThe product does not properly anticipate or handle exceptional conditions that rarely occur during normal operation of the product.
- CWE-755Improper Handling of Exceptional ConditionsThe product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.
Affected systems
Google1 product
- androidEOL9.0 | 10.0 | 11.0
Samsung mobile1 product
- samsung mobile devices≥ P(9.0), Q(10.0), R(11.0) devices with selected Exynos chipsets, < SMR Dec-2021 Release 1
2 vendors · 2 products