CVE-2019-20578
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20578 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) (Exynos 9820 chipsets) software. A Buffer overflow occurs when loading the UH Partition during Secure Boot. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) (Exynos 9820 chipsets) software. A Buffer overflow occurs when loading the UH Partition during Secure Boot. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14412 (August 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 | 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-2019-20578?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) (Exynos 9820 chipsets) software. A Buffer overflow occurs when loading the UH Partition during Secure Boot. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14412 (August 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20578?
CVE-2019-20578 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20578?
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-2019-20578?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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