CVE-2019-6741
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CVE-2019-6741 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9 prior to January 2019 Security Update (SMR-JAN-2019 - SVE-2018-13467). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a wireless network. EPSS estimates a 3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9 prior to January 2019 Security Update (SMR-JAN-2019 - SVE-2018-13467). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a wireless network. The specific flaw exists within the captive portal. By manipulating HTML, an attacker can force a page redirection. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7476.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Galaxy S9 Firmware | < 2019-01 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-254/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-254/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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