CVE-2019-14783
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2019-14783 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. On Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), and O(8.x), P(9.0) software, FotaAgent allows a malicious application to create privileged files. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14764.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), and O(8.x), P(9.0) software, FotaAgent allows a malicious application to create privileged files. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14764.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 7.0 | |
| Android | 7.1.0 | |
| Android | 7.1.1 | |
| Android | 7.1.2 | |
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154615/Samsung-Mobile-Android-FotaAgent-Arbitrary-File-Creation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/33Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154615/Samsung-Mobile-Android-FotaAgent-Arbitrary-File-Creation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/33Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-14783?
On Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), and O(8.x), P(9.0) software, FotaAgent allows a malicious application to create privileged files. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14764.
How severe is CVE-2019-14783?
CVE-2019-14783 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14783?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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