Samsung Mobile Devices Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21042)

Samsung mobile devices contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in libimagecodec.quram.so. This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Published Sep 12, 2025 · Updated May 17, 2026

Why patchRisk explained in plain English

Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-12-01 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices. Out-of-bounds write in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and user interaction required.

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Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security

●Running android: 13.0, 14.0, 15.0

Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/landfall-is-new-commercial-grade-android-spyware/

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Identify affected hosts: query inventory for general installs in scope.

Apply the vendor security update referenced in CVE-2025-21042's advisory. No specific KB/version is encoded yet — consult the linked MSRC/vendor URL.

Verify the fix per the vendor's published verification steps.

Document the remediation in your change ticket and re-scan with your vulnerability scanner to confirm closure.

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References

↗ CVE-2025-21042 ↗ MSRC Advisory ↗ NVD ↗ Vendor Advisory