Security Flaw in Samsung Pre-installed App on Android Devices
CVE-2019-15447

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2019-15447?

The Samsung S7 Edge Android device includes a vulnerability due to a pre-installed app that enables other pre-installed applications to install additional apps. This occurs through an exposed app component that can be accessed by any pre-installed app with the necessary permissions. Consequently, any app meeting these criteria can potentially exploit this flaw, leading to unauthorized application installations and breaches of device security.

References

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