Samsung Mobile Devices N(7.x)/O(8.x)/P(9.0) Exynos Chipset out-of-bounds
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Samsung Mobile Devices N(7.x)/O(8.x)/P(9.0). It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Exynos Chipset. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-20540. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Samsung Mobile Devices N(7.x)/O(8.x)/P(9.0) (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown processing of the component Exynos Chipset. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. There is a buffer over-read and possible information leak in the core touch screen driver. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14942 (November 2019).
The weakness was presented 03/24/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-20540 since 03/23/2020. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
See VDB-111342, VDB-111380, VDB-115287 and VDB-115285 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
Type
Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.samsung.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4
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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
03/23/2020 🔍03/24/2020 🔍
03/25/2020 🔍
10/04/2020 🔍
Sources
Vendor: samsung.comAdvisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2019-20540 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-20540
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-152088
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Entry
Created: 03/25/2020 09:03Updated: 10/04/2020 18:51
Changes: 03/25/2020 09:03 (38), 03/25/2020 09:08 (18), 10/04/2020 18:51 (1)
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