CVE-2025-20977 (GCVE-0-2025-20977)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-05-07 08:24 – Updated: 2025-05-07 14:06
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Summary
Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in translation in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.4.29.23 allows local attackers to get sensitive information. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
Severity ?
3.3 (Low)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-927 - Use of Implicit Intent for Sensitive Communication
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Samsung Mobile Samsung Notes Unaffected: 4.4.29.23
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