CVE-2020-10839
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2020-10839 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via a SIM card. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via a SIM card. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-16193 (February 2020).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 | |
| Android | 10.0 |
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-2020-10839?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via a SIM card. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-16193 (February 2020).
How severe is CVE-2020-10839?
CVE-2020-10839 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10839?
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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