CVE-2019-20557 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via a SIM card by blocking the PUK code. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15262 (October 2019).

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-20557?

CVE-2019-20557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via a SIM card by blocking the PUK code. The Samsung ID ...

How severe is CVE-2019-20557?

CVE-2019-20557 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20557?

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