Pre-Installed App Vulnerability on Samsung S7 Android Device
CVE-2019-15445

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Samsung
Status
Galaxy S7 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2019

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Samsung S7 Android device due to a pre-installed application package, com.samsung.android.themecenter (version 7.0.0.0). This application improperly allows any other pre-installed apps with signatureOrSystem permissions to initiate app installations through an accessible component, leading to potential unauthorized app installations and security risks.

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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