CVE-2026-20978

MEDIUM

6.1

Description

Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score6.1

SeverityMEDIUM

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published2/4/2026

Last Modified2/5/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

samsung:android

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=02(mobile.security@samsung.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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