CVE-2019-20594 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.1) and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. A heap overflow exists in the bootloader. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14371 (July 2019).

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-20594?

CVE-2019-20594 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.1) and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. A heap overflow exists in the bootloader. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14371 (July 2019).

How severe is CVE-2019-20594?

CVE-2019-20594 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20594?

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