CVE-2020-25049

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) and Q(10.0) software

published August 31, 2020

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unexpected gap in access control has been spotted in Samsung mobile devices! This vulnerability could leave your phone a little too open to mischief. πŸ“±πŸ’₯ Think of it like a hotel with a front desk that doesn't check if guests have valid room keys before letting them into any room β€” a recipe for chaos! While we don't know the full extent of the damage, this vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the device. Imagine someone rummaging through your personal space, grabbing your private info while you're none the wiser!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a front desk that doesn't check if guests have valid room keys before letting them into any room β€” a recipe for chaos! This vulnerability in Samsung's StatusBarService arises from insufficient DEX access control in mobile devices running on software versions P(9.0) and Q(10.0), meaning unauthorized apps could interact with system components without proper oversight.

What to do

While we don't know the full extent of the damage, this vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the device. Imagine someone rummaging through your personal space, grabbing your private info while you're none the wiser! For Samsung users, ensure you're running the latest software update, as it’s crucial for addressing security flaws. Regularly check for patches and updates from your device settings to keep your device combated against potential threats. πŸ›‘οΈ You've got this! Keeping your devices updated is a vital step in securing your digital life. Stay savvy! 🌟

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00443 Β· 37.4th percentile
Published
2020-08-31T20:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 AUG 20:25Z
    An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) and Q(10.0) software
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