CVE-2019-20533
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.12%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20533 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (released in China or India) software. The S Secure app can launch masked apps without a password. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (released in China or India) software. The S Secure app can launch masked apps without a password. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-13996 (December 2019).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20533?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (released in China or India) software. The S Secure app can launch masked apps without a password. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-13996 (December 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20533?
CVE-2019-20533 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20533?
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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