Improper authorization in wireless download protocol in Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to update device unique identifier of Watch devices.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4, with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, integrity (unauthorized modifications), and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 11 products from samsung, from samsung, from samsung and 8 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2025, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2025-04-08T05:15:38.293
2026-01-27T17:54:54.570
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 5.4 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | samsung | wear_os | 5.0 | Yes |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch | - | No |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch_4 | - | No |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch_4_classic | - | No |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch_5 | - | No |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch_5_pro | - | No |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch_6 | - | No |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch_6_classic | - | No |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch_7 | - | No |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch_fe | - | No |
| Hardware | samsung | galaxy_watch_ultra | - | No |
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