CVE-2019-20567
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.87%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20567 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. A up_parm heap overflow leads to code execution in the bootloader. EPSS estimates a 0.87% 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) (Exynos chipsets) software. A up_parm heap overflow leads to code execution in the bootloader. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14993 (September 2019).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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-2019-20567?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. A up_parm heap overflow leads to code execution in the bootloader. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14993 (September 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20567?
CVE-2019-20567 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20567?
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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