CVE-2019-6744

Name: CVE-2019-6744
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-10T21:53:39.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6744 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Samsung Knox 1.2.02.39 on Samsung Galaxy S9 build G9600ZHS3ARL1 Secure Folder. An attacker must first obtain physical access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Samsung Knox 1.2.02.39 on Samsung Galaxy S9 build G9600ZHS3ARL1 Secure Folder. An attacker must first obtain physical access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaws exists within the the handling of the lock screen for Secure Folder. The issue results from the lack of proper validation that a user has correctly authenticated. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose the contents of the secure container. Was ZDI-CAN-7381.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Knox	1.2.02.39

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbNot Applicable
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-515/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbNot Applicable
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-515/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6744?

How severe is CVE-2019-6744?

CVE-2019-6744 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6744?

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Source: NVD / NIST