CVE-2026-21125

Improper Input Validation Leading to Local Arbitrary Code Execution in Samsung’s HEIF Decoder

Published Oct 12, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.6 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper input validation in parsing sheifd in libsimba.heifdec.media.samsung.so prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Improper Input Validation Leading to Local Arbitrary Code Execution in Samsung’s HEIF Decoder
Weaknesses CWE-20
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First Time appeared Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile samsung Mobile Devices
Vendors & Products Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile samsung Mobile Devices
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Description Improper input validation in parsing sheifd in libsimba.heifdec.media.samsung.so prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
SamsungMobile
Published
Updated
Oct 13, 2026, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Dec 11, 2025, 1:33 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 12, 2026, 5:17 AM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 PM