How severe is CVE-2026-20973?

CVE-2026-20973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-20973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20973?

CVE-2026-20973 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 116 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20973?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-20973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1795.

When was CVE-2026-20973 published?

CVE-2026-20973 was published on 2026-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20973

CVE-2026-20973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1795
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2026-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bounds read in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows remote attacker to access out-of-bounds memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20973?: Out-of-bounds read in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows remote attacker to access out-of-bounds memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-20973?: CVE-2026-20973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-20973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20973?: CVE-2026-20973 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 116 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-20973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1795.
When was CVE-2026-20973 published?: CVE-2026-20973 was published on 2026-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=01

Affected products (116)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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