Vulnerability identifier: #VU34652
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0), O(8.0), and N(7.1) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via Smart Switch. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15138 (September 2019).
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Android: 7.1, 8.0, 9.0
External links
http://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.