vulnerability
Eight-Year-Old Samsung KNOX Flaw Exposed Millions of Galaxy Devices to Kernel Attacks
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Summary
Researchers discovered a long-standing vulnerability (CVE-2026-20971) in Samsung’s KNOX kernel across numerous Galaxy devices, from S9 to S25. The flaw, a race-condition use-after-free (UAF), allowed for potential kernel memory corruption and could be triggered by user interaction. While Samsung patched the issue in a January 2026 update, the discovery highlights the ongoing need for vigilance regarding device security and potential attack surfaces.
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