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HIGHCVE-2026-20979Published Modified CNA SamsungMobile

CVE-2026-20979: Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege

Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.

Metrics

CVSS v4.0
8.4
Severity
HIGH
Fixed in
SMR Feb-2026 Release in Android 15, 16
Affected Products
1

Fix available

SMR Feb-2026 Release in Android 15, 16
Affected packages
  • Samsung Mobile / Samsung Mobile Devices
    Fixed in SMR Feb-2026 Release in Android 15, 16
CVSS Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
References
CVE-2026-20979: Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege | HarborGuard CVE