Description
Out-of-bounds write in Keymaster trustlet prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to write out-of-bounds memory.
Published: 2026-09-09
Score: 8.4 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation via Out‑of‑Bounds Write
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

An out‑of‑bounds write flaw exists in the Keymaster trustlet of Samsung Mobile devices. The vulnerability allows a local user with privileged rights to corrupt memory beyond intended bounds, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or compromise of system integrity. The weakness is a classic out‑of‑bounds write issue that can subvert application flow or corrupt critical data structures.

Affected Systems

Samsung Mobile Devices running a version of the Keymaster trustlet prior to the SMR Sep‑2026 Release 1 are affected. The specific model or firmware revision is not listed, but any device that has not applied the September 2026 update contains the vulnerable trust.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.4 classifies this as a high‑severity vulnerability. No EPSS score is available, and the issue is not recorded in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no widespread exploitation has been observed yet. Attackers must already possess local privileged access to exploit the flaw, but the capability to overwrite memory can lead to full privilege escalation on the device. Given the high severity and the local nature of the attack vector, the risk to users with elevated privileges is significant.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 11:16 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the Samsung Security Update that includes SMR Sep‑2026 Release 1 or later from the Samsung Mobile Security website
  • Restrict privileged local accounts from executing apps or services that trigger the Keymaster trustlet, limiting the attack surface
  • Monitor device logs for abnormal memory activity and apply any additional vendor patches promptly

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 11:16 UTC.

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History

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile samsung Mobile Devices
Vendors & Products Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile samsung Mobile Devices

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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Vendors & Products Samsung
Samsung android
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out‑of‑Bounds Write in Samsung Keymaster Trustlet Enables Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-787

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Out-of-bounds write in Keymaster trustlet prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to write out-of-bounds memory.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


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Samsung Android
Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: SamsungMobile

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-11T03:56:41.442Z

Reserved: 2025-12-11T01:33:35.826Z

Link: CVE-2026-21085

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T14:24:53.683Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-09T05:17:20.473

Modified: 2026-09-11T04:17:35.460

Link: CVE-2026-21085

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T23:30:12Z

Weaknesses