CVE-2019-20564
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.87%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20564 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with any (before October 2019 for S9 or Note9) software. Attackers can manipulate the IMEI. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with any (before October 2019 for S9 or Note9) software. Attackers can manipulate the IMEI. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15435 (October 2019).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Note9 | All versions |
| Samsung | S9 | All versions |
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-2019-20564?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with any (before October 2019 for S9 or Note9) software. Attackers can manipulate the IMEI. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15435 (October 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20564?
CVE-2019-20564 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20564?
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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