CVE-2020-12749
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12749 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. The S.LSI Wi-Fi drivers have a buffer overflow. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. The S.LSI Wi-Fi drivers have a buffer overflow. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16906 (May 2020).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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-2020-12749?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. The S.LSI Wi-Fi drivers have a buffer overflow. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16906 (May 2020).
How severe is CVE-2020-12749?
CVE-2020-12749 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12749?
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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