CVE-2019-20557
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.13%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20557 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via a SIM card by blocking the PUK code. EPSS estimates a 0.13% 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) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via a SIM card by blocking the PUK code. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15262 (October 2019).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/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
- 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-2019-20557?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via a SIM card by blocking the PUK code. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15262 (October 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20557?
CVE-2019-20557 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20557?
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-2019-20557?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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