Pre-installed App Vulnerability in Samsung J5 Android Devices
CVE-2019-15440

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Galaxy J5 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-15440?

The vulnerability in the Samsung J5 Android device stems from a pre-installed application that permits other pre-installed applications to initiate app installations through an accessible component. This access is available to any pre-installed app that acquires the necessary signatureOrSystem permissions, potentially allowing malicious apps to exploit this feature for unauthorized installations.

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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