Installation Vulnerability in Samsung XCover4 Device by Pre-Installed Apps
CVE-2019-15438

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Galaxy Xcover4 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-15438?

The Samsung XCover4 Android device is affected by a vulnerability that allows pre-installed applications to initiate app installations through an accessible component in a pre-installed application. Specifically, this flaw resides within the Theme Center app (version 7.0.1.0), which can be exploited by any other pre-installed app that has the requisite permissions. This enables the potential for unauthorized app installations, raising significant security concerns for users.

References

https://www.kryptowire.com/android-firmware-2019/
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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