Vulnerability Description
The Text-to-speech Engine (aka SamsungTTS) application before 3.0.02.7 and 3.0.00.101 for Android allows a local attacker to escalate privileges, e.g., to system privileges. The Samsung case ID is 101755.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Text-To-Speech | < 3.0.00.101 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154614/Samsung-Mobile-Android-SamsungTTS-PrExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.flanker017.me/text-to-speech-speaks-pwned/
- https://github.com/flankerhqd/vendor-android-cves/tree/master/SMT-CVE-2019-16253
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154614/Samsung-Mobile-Android-SamsungTTS-PrExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.flanker017.me/text-to-speech-speaks-pwned/
- https://github.com/flankerhqd/vendor-android-cves/tree/master/SMT-CVE-2019-16253
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16253?
CVE-2019-16253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Text-to-speech Engine (aka SamsungTTS) application before 3.0.02.7 and 3.0.00.101 for Android allows a local attacker to escalate privileges, e.g., to system privileges. The Samsung case ID is 101...
How severe is CVE-2019-16253?
CVE-2019-16253 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16253?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Text-To-Speech.