Security Flaw in Samsung J7 Neo Android Device Allows Unauthorized App Installations
CVE-2019-15459

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Galaxy J7 Neo Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-15459?

A security flaw has been identified in the Samsung J7 Neo Android device due to a pre-installed app named com.samsung.android.themecenter. This flaw allows any pre-installed app with appropriate permissions to initiate installations of other applications. The vulnerability arises from the ability of these apps to access sensitive functions via an exported component, leading to potential unauthorized manipulation of app installations on 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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