Samsung Mobile Devices O(8.x)/P(9.0) SEM Trustlet type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Samsung Mobile Devices O(8.x)/P(9.0). The affected element is an unknown function of the component SEM Trustlet. The manipulation results in type confusion. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-20588. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Samsung Mobile Devices O(8.x)/P(9.0) (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown code block of the component SEM Trustlet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) (with TEEGRIS) software. There is type confusion in the SEM Trustlet, leading to arbitrary code execution. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14891 (August 2019).

The weakness was released 03/24/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-20588 since 03/23/2020. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. 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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-111342, VDB-111380, VDB-115287 and VDB-115285. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Timelineinfo

03/23/2020 🔍
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03/25/2020 +1 days 🔍
10/04/2020 +193 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-20588 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-20588
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-152136
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2020 09:48
Updated: 10/04/2020 20:27
Changes: 03/25/2020 09:48 (38), 03/25/2020 09:53 (18), 10/04/2020 20:27 (1)
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