CVE-2020-13833

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

published June 4, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Symlink shenanigans could let attackers overwrite sensitive files on Samsung devices! 😱 Think of it like a sneaky chef who replaces a recipe in the kitchen without anyone noticing, which could lead to some very unwanted surprises on your plate. An attacker could potentially overwrite important files on devices running specific Samsung software versions. This could lead to data corruption, unauthorized access, or even system instability, putting your personal information at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef who replaces a recipe in the kitchen without anyone noticing, which could lead to some very unwanted surprises on your plate. This vulnerability allows arbitrary file overwrites via a symlink attack in the system area of Samsung mobile devices running O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software. Essentially, it tricks the system into trusting a wrong path, allowing malicious changes to be made.

What to do

An attacker could potentially overwrite important files on devices running specific Samsung software versions. This could lead to data corruption, unauthorized access, or even system instability, putting your personal information at risk! To protect yourself, ensure your Samsung device is updated to the latest software version that patches this vulnerability. Regularly check for security updates and consider disabling any unnecessary permissions that could be leveraged in an attack. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00461 · 39.0th percentile
Published
2020-06-04T17:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUN 17:05Z
    An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software
    cvelistv5