CVE-2022-25832
Description
Improper authentication vulnerability in S Secure prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows physical attackers to use locked Myfiles app without authentication.
AI Insight
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Physical attackers can bypass authentication in S Secure and access locked Myfiles app on Samsung devices before April 2022 security update.
Vulnerability
An improper authentication vulnerability exists in S Secure on Samsung mobile devices prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1. This flaw allows a physical attacker to use the locked Myfiles application without proper authentication.
Exploitation
To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker must have physical access to the device. No additional privileges or user interaction are required. The attacker can simply open the Myfiles app, which should have been locked by S Secure, and gain access to its contents.
Impact
Successful exploitation leads to unauthorized access to the user's files stored within the Myfiles application, potentially exposing sensitive information. The attacker can view and manage files without the device owner's consent.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in SMR Apr-2022 Release 1. Users should update their Samsung devices to this or a later security patch level. No workarounds are available as the fix is included in the update.
AI Insight generated on May 27, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Range: <SMR Apr-2022 Release 1
- Range: Select Q(10), R(11), S(12) devices
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1- security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbmitrex_refsource_MISC
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