CVE-2019-20563

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) (with TEEGRIS) software

published March 24, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An out of bounds write in Samsung devices could allow for some very unexpected behavior! 😱 Think of it like a waiter mixing up your order and accidentally serving someone else's meal—this vulnerability can lead to data getting mixed up in ways you never intended! While the severity is currently marked as unknown, the potential for data integrity issues is absolutely concerning. An attacker could exploit this to manipulate how your device operates, possibly leading to unauthorized access or even crashes.

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter mixing up your order and accidentally serving someone else's meal—this vulnerability can lead to data getting mixed up in ways you never intended! This vulnerability in Samsung's SEC_FR trustlet allows for an out of bounds write, which can cause memory corruption and unpredictable behavior in the device's secure environment.

What to do

While the severity is currently marked as unknown, the potential for data integrity issues is absolutely concerning. An attacker could exploit this to manipulate how your device operates, possibly leading to unauthorized access or even crashes. If you're using affected Samsung devices with O(8.x) or P(9.0), keep an eye out for updates from Samsung and apply them as they become available. It's also a good idea to regularly check security bulletins for your devices. You've got this! Stay informed, and you'll keep your device secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00468 · 39.5th percentile
Published
2020-03-24T18:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAR 18:30Z
    An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) (with TEEGRIS) software
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