CVE-2019-15438
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CVE-2019-15438 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Samsung XCover4 Android device with a build fingerprint of samsung/xcover4ltedo/xcover4lte:8.1.0/M1AJQ/G390YDXU2BSA1:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.samsung.android.themecenter app (versionCode=7000100, versionName=7.0.1.0) that allows other pre-installed apps to perform app installation via an accessible app component. This capability can be accessed by any pre-installed app on the device which can obtain signatureOrSystem permissions that are required by other other pre-installed apps that exported their capabilities to other pre-installed app.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Samsung XCover4 Android device with a build fingerprint of samsung/xcover4ltedo/xcover4lte:8.1.0/M1AJQ/G390YDXU2BSA1:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.samsung.android.themecenter app (versionCode=7000100, versionName=7.0.1.0) that allows other pre-installed apps to perform app installation via an accessible app component. This capability can be accessed by any pre-installed app on the device which can obtain signatureOrSystem permissions that are required by other other pre-installed apps that exported their capabilities to other pre-installed app.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Galaxy Xcover4 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://www.kryptowire.com/android-firmware-2019/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kryptowire.com/android-firmware-2019/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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