Samsung Mobile Devices N(7.x)/O(8.x) Broadcom Wi-Fi TCP SYN Packet resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Samsung Mobile Devices N(7.x)/O(8.x). This affects an unknown function of the component Broadcom Wi-Fi. The manipulation as part of TCP SYN Packet results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-20612. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Mobile Devices N(7.x)/O(8.x) (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Broadcom Wi-Fi. The manipulation as part of a TCP SYN Packet leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) and O(8.x) (Broadcom Wi-Fi, and SEC Wi-Fi chipsets) software. Wi-Fi allows a denial of service via TCP SYN packets. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-13162 (March 2019).

The weakness was published 03/24/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-20612 since 03/23/2020. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries 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: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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03/23/2020 🔍
03/24/2020 +1 days 🔍
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-2019-20612 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-20612
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-152160
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2020 10:07
Updated: 10/04/2020 06:59
Changes: 03/25/2020 10:07 (39), 03/25/2020 10:12 (18), 10/04/2020 06:59 (1)
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