CVE-2019-14783 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

On Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), and O(8.x), P(9.0) software, FotaAgent allows a malicious application to create privileged files. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14764.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154615/Samsung-Mobile-Android-FotaAgent-ArbThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/33Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154615/Samsung-Mobile-Android-FotaAgent-ArbThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/33Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-14783?

CVE-2019-14783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). On Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), and O(8.x), P(9.0) software, FotaAgent allows a malicious application to create privileged files. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14764.

How severe is CVE-2019-14783?

CVE-2019-14783 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-14783?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.