CVE-2019-20540 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

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).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-20540?

CVE-2019-20540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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....

How severe is CVE-2019-20540?

CVE-2019-20540 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-2019-20540?

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