App Installation Vulnerability in Samsung J7 Pro Android Devices
CVE-2019-15464

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Samsung J7 Pro Android device is vulnerable due to a weakened access control mechanism in a pre-installed app, enabling other pre-installed apps to perform unauthorized app installations. This flaw is linked to the com.samsung.android.themecenter app, which grants excessive permissions to any pre-installed app that can leverage its capabilities, potentially leading to malicious exploitation by legitimate apps 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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