CVE-2019-6744 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Samsung Knox 1.2.02.39 on Samsung Galaxy S9 build G9600ZHS3ARL1 Secure Folder. An attacker must first obtain physical access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaws exists within the the handling of the lock screen for Secure Folder. The issue results from the lack of proper validation that a user has correctly authenticated. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose the contents of the secure container. Was ZDI-CAN-7381.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Knox	1.2.02.39
Samsung	Galaxy S9	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287 CWE-284

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbNot Applicable
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-515/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbNot Applicable
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-515/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-6744?

CVE-2019-6744 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Samsung Knox 1.2.02.39 on Samsung Galaxy S9 build G9600ZHS3ARL1 Secure Folder. An attacker must...

How severe is CVE-2019-6744?

CVE-2019-6744 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-6744?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Knox, Samsung Galaxy S9.