CVE-2019-17668

Name: CVE-2019-17668
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-17T12:15:12.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17668 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note10 devices allow unlock operations via unregistered fingerprints in certain situations involving a third-party screen protector.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note10 devices allow unlock operations via unregistered fingerprints in certain situations involving a third-party screen protector.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Galaxy S10 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Note 10 Firmware	All versions

References

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21280205Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/17/samsung-patch-fingerprint-reader/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2019/10/15/samsung-galaxy-s10-note10-plus-fingerprint-reader-warning-upgrade-galaxy-s11Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21280205Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/17/samsung-patch-fingerprint-reader/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2019/10/15/samsung-galaxy-s10-note10-plus-fingerprint-reader-warning-upgrade-galaxy-s11Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17668?

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note10 devices allow unlock operations via unregistered fingerprints in certain situations involving a third-party screen protector.

How severe is CVE-2019-17668?

CVE-2019-17668 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17668?

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-2019-17668?

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Source: NVD / NIST