EUVD-2026-21862
GHSA-5wcw-9q69-xf6p
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CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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Improper check for exceptional conditions in Recents prior to SMR Apr-2026 Release 1 allows physical attacker to bypass App Pinning.
AnalysisAI
Samsung Mobile's Recents application prior to SMR Apr-2026 Release 1 fails to properly validate exceptional conditions, allowing a physical attacker to bypass App Pinning security controls. The vulnerability requires physical device access and has a CVSS score of 4.1 reflecting the physical attack vector and confidentiality impact; no public exploit code or confirmed active exploitation has been identified.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability exists in Samsung Mobile's Recents application, a system component responsible for managing and displaying recently used applications. The flaw involves improper exception handling or validation logic that fails to enforce App Pinning restrictions-a Samsung security feature that prevents users from accessing pinned applications without authentication. The affected CPE spans Samsung Mobile devices running the vulnerable Recents component prior to the April 2026 Security Maintenance Release (SMR). The root cause involves a logical flaw in conditional checks rather than memory corruption or injection, consistent with an authentication bypass classification.
RemediationAI
Apply the Samsung Mobile Security Update for April 2026 Release 1 (SMR Apr-2026 Release 1) or later to patch the Recents application and restore App Pinning enforcement. Users should install the latest available SMR release on their Samsung Mobile devices through the standard system update mechanism. For devices in managed environments, administrators should enforce deployment of the patched SMR via mobile device management (MDM) policies. Users in multi-user or shared-device scenarios should prioritize this update to prevent unauthorized access to pinned applications. Detailed patching instructions and device-specific update paths are available via Samsung's security update portal at https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=04.
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