CVE-2020-12746

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.X), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) (Exynos chipsets) software

published May 11, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A heap-based buffer overflow on Samsung mobile devices could let attackers bypass your Secure Bootloader! Think of this like a fire escape that’s supposed to be locked but has a hidden back door—if someone finds it, they can freely enter and exit without anyone knowing! 🏰 If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the device. Imagine your phone being hijacked, with malicious software running behind the scenes—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a fire escape that’s supposed to be locked but has a hidden back door—if someone finds it, they can freely enter and exit without anyone knowing! 🏰 This vulnerability occurs due to insufficient protection in the Secure Bootloader, allowing attackers to manipulate memory via a buffer overflow on certain Samsung devices with Exynos chipsets.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the device. Imagine your phone being hijacked, with malicious software running behind the scenes—absolutely devastating! While there’s no known exploit yet, it’s wise to keep your device updated to the latest software version. Regularly check for patches from Samsung, and consider disabling any unnecessary features that might increase attack vectors. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your device secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01082 · 64.9th percentile
Published
2020-05-11T15:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAY 15:12Z
    An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.X), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) (Exynos chipsets) software
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