Samsung Galaxy Watch Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in Galaxy Watch devices running Android Watch 14, prior to the SMR April 2025 Release 1. This vulnerability allows local attackers to access sensitive information on the watch. The issue stems from improper access control, which has been addressed in the latest security update.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information on the affected Galaxy Watch devices.

Remediation

Users can update their Galaxy Watch to the SMR April 2025 Release 1 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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