App Installation Vulnerability in Samsung J6 Device by Samsung
CVE-2019-15456

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Galaxy J6 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-15456?

The Samsung J6 Android device has a vulnerability due to the pre-installed Theme Center app, which allows other pre-installed applications to perform unauthorized app installations. This occurs because the Theme Center exports capabilities that can be accessed by any pre-installed app with the appropriate permissions, potentially leading to security risks by enabling malicious 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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CVE-2019-15456 : App Installation Vulnerability in Samsung J6 Device by Samsung