Vulnerability in Samsung S7 Edge Android Device's Pre-installed Apps
CVE-2019-15449

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Samsung S7 Edge Android device features a pre-installed app known as the Theme Center that provides a significant security risk. This app inadvertently allows other pre-installed applications on the device to perform installation operations by exploiting accessible app components. Any pre-installed app possessing signatureOrSystem permissions can leverage this flaw, leading to unauthorized app installations, which may compromise the integrity and security of the device.

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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