PatchTheCVECVE-2026-21038: Improper input validation in Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows prior to version 1.9.5.0 allows local atta
CVE-2026-21038 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting android usb driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper input validation in Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows prior to version 1.9.5.0 allows local attacker to access out-of-bounds memory.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2026-06-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-21038?
android usb driver: upgrade to 1.9.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-21038 being exploited?
CVE-2026-21038 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-21038 affect?
CVE-2026-21038 affects android usb driver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper input validation in Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows prior to version 1.9.5.0 allows local attacker to access out-of-bounds memory.
How urgent is CVE-2026-21038?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Windows vulnerabilities · Android vulnerabilities · Samsung vulnerabilities