CVE-2025-20929
CVE-2025-20929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Notes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6122
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Samsung Notes
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Out-of-bounds write in parsing jpeg image in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.4.26.71 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20929?
- Out-of-bounds write in parsing jpeg image in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.4.26.71 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20929?
- CVE-2025-20929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-20929 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-20929?
- CVE-2025-20929 affects Samsung Notes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-20929?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2025-20929 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-20929 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6122.
- When was CVE-2025-20929 published?
- CVE-2025-20929 was published on 2025-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:notes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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