How severe is CVE-2021-25440?

CVE-2021-25440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-25440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25440?

CVE-2021-25440 affects Samsung Factorycamerafb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25440?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-25440 published?

CVE-2021-25440 was published on 2021-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25440

CVE-2021-25440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Factorycamerafb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Samsung Factorycamerafb
Published: 2021-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in FactoryCameraFB prior to version 3.4.74 allows untrusted applications to access arbitrary files with an escalated privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25440?: Improper access control vulnerability in FactoryCameraFB prior to version 3.4.74 allows untrusted applications to access arbitrary files with an escalated privilege.
How severe is CVE-2021-25440?: CVE-2021-25440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-25440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25440?: CVE-2021-25440 affects Samsung Factorycamerafb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-25440 published?: CVE-2021-25440 was published on 2021-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:factorycamerafb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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