CVE-2020-26601 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in DirEncryptService on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software. PendingIntent with an empty intent is mishandled, allowing an attacker to perform a privileged action via a modified intent. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-18034 (October 2020).

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-26601?

CVE-2020-26601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in DirEncryptService on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software. PendingIntent with an empty intent is mishandled, allowing an attacker to perform a pr...

How severe is CVE-2020-26601?

CVE-2020-26601 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-26601?

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