Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Configuration Dependency management, component inventory
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| Impact | The CVSS v4.0 vector (AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) indicates a physical attack vector with low complexity, no attack time requirement, and no privilege requirement, but mandatory user interaction. The severity is constrained to high integrity impact with no confidentiality or availability impact. Real-world risk is moderate because physical access is required; however, the low attack complexity and user interaction requirement (not automatic) make this practically exploitable in scenarios where an attacker has temporary device possession. Without confirmation of EPSS data, KEV listing status, or public proof-of-concept availability, the threat level should be assessed as moderate-to-low for most users, but higher for high-value targets, corporate environments, or supply-chain contexts where physical device access may be plausible. This is not a network-exploitable vulnerability and does not enable unauthorized access or data exfiltration by itself. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker with brief physical access to a Samsung device (e.g., in a public space or shared environment) prompts or manipulates the user into accessing Font Settings and installing a custom font file. The attacker has pre-crafted a malicious font file that contains embedded scripts or exploits or is designed to disrupt visual rendering; because the signature verification is improper, the font installs despite not being signed by Samsung. Once installed, the font modifies the system rendering stack, potentially enabling secondary attack chains or denial of service. While this requires user interaction and physical presence, it remains feasible in social engineering or insider scenarios. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 16, 2026
This vulnerability involves improper cryptographic signature verification in the Font Settings component of Samsung devices prior to the March 2026 Security Update Release 1. A physical attacker can bypass signature validation to install custom fonts, potentially leading to integrity compromise of system font resources. While the CVSS score is moderate at 5.1, the attack requires physical access and user interaction, limiting real-world exploitation frequency.
RemediationAI
Apply the Samsung March 2026 Security Update Release 1 (SMR Mar-2026 Release 1) or any subsequent security patch to your Samsung device immediately. Navigate to Settings > About Phone > Software Updates and install the latest available security patch. Until patching is completed, physical security controls should be emphasized: avoid leaving devices unattended with unlocked screens, use biometric or PIN-based device locks, and educate users about the risks of allowing unknown parties to access their devices. Samsung has published patch availability and detailed instructions via their official security advisory at https://security.samsungmobile.com/
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The vulnerability exists in Samsung's Font Settings application, which manages system font installation and validation. The root cause is insufficient cryptographic signature verification (related to improper input validation and authentication weaknesses) when processing font files. Samsung devices use a signed font verification mechanism to ensure only authorized fonts are loaded into the system; this mechanism is bypassable through crafted font files that do not pass proper signature checks. The affected technology spans Samsung's font management subsystem across multiple device models running Android-based operating systems prior to the March 2026 security patch release. The weakness allows an attacker with physical device access to substitute legitimate fonts with malicious or custom variants without proper cryptographic validation.
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AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Font Settings prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to use custom font.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-20989 is a low-severity vulnerability in Font Settings (CVSS 2.4). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.
Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard security controls provide adequate interim protection.
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