Incorrect privilege assignment in LocationManager prior to SMR May-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Attack Requirements None

User Interaction None

Vulnerable System Confidentiality Impact None

Vulnerable System Integrity Impact Low

Vulnerable System Availability Impact Low

Subsequent System Confidentiality Impact None

Subsequent System Integrity Impact None

Subsequent System Availability Impact None

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Vendor Product Default status Versions
Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices affected
Version Status Constraints
SMR May-2026 Release in Android 14, 15, 16 unaffected < *

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https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=05 cve-icon
History

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000

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Title LocationManager Privilege Escalation Exposing Sensitive Information
Weaknesses CWE-284

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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Description Incorrect privilege assignment in LocationManager prior to SMR May-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: SamsungMobile

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-13T04:56:19.751Z

Reserved: 2025-12-11T01:33:35.804Z

Link: CVE-2026-21016

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Updated: 2026-05-13T07:30:25Z

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