CVE-2019-16253
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.19%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16253 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Text-to-speech Engine (aka SamsungTTS) application before 3.0.02.7 and 3.0.00.101 for Android allows a local attacker to escalate privileges, e.g., to system privileges. The Samsung case ID is 101755.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Text-to-speech Engine (aka SamsungTTS) application before 3.0.02.7 and 3.0.00.101 for Android allows a local attacker to escalate privileges, e.g., to system privileges. The Samsung case ID is 101755.
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 | Text-To-Speech | < 3.0.00.101 |
| Samsung | Text-To-Speech | >= 3.0.00.102, < 3.0.02.7 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154614/Samsung-Mobile-Android-SamsungTTS-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154614/Samsung-Mobile-Android-SamsungTTS-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16253?
The Text-to-speech Engine (aka SamsungTTS) application before 3.0.02.7 and 3.0.00.101 for Android allows a local attacker to escalate privileges, e.g., to system privileges. The Samsung case ID is 101755.
How severe is CVE-2019-16253?
CVE-2019-16253 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16253?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-16253?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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