CVE-2020-35551

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

published December 18, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unauthorized RPMB write operation can be replayed on certain Samsung devices, making it a surprisingly sneaky opportunity for attackers! Think of it like a secret vault that forgets to lock after someone sneaks in — an attacker could slip in and change the vault’s contents without anyone realizing it! 📦 This vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate secure data stored in the RPMB, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modifications. It’s like giving thieves the keys to your locked treasure chest, enabling them to change the valuables inside at will! 🔓

Put simply

Think of it like a secret vault that forgets to lock after someone sneaks in — an attacker could slip in and change the vault’s contents without anyone realizing it! 📦 The vulnerability allows unauthorized RPMB state-change attacks on Samsung mobile devices with Exynos chipsets due to the ability to replay a write operation, similar to replaying a bad check. This is related to another issue, CVE-2020-13799.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate secure data stored in the RPMB, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modifications. It’s like giving thieves the keys to your locked treasure chest, enabling them to change the valuables inside at will! 🔓 While it's not classified as actively exploited, it’s wise to keep your Samsung mobile device updated to the latest software version. Check regularly for any patches or updates from Samsung that address this issue. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices secure, fellow security hero! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00426 · 35.8th percentile
Published
2020-12-18T08:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 08:45Z
    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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