Vulnerability in Samsung J4 Android Device's Pre-installed App
CVE-2019-15454

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Galaxy J4 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-15454?

The Samsung J4 Android device features a pre-installed application that allows other pre-installed apps to install new applications without sufficient access control. This vulnerability arises from the 'com.samsung.android.themecenter' app, which can be exploited by any other pre-installed application capable of obtaining the necessary system permissions. This indirect access can result in unauthorized installations, potentially putting user data and device integrity at risk.

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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