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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2019-20530
CVE-2019-20530:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.1), O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software that allows arbitrary code execution on the lock screen. The vulnerability was identified in December 2019 with Samsung ID SVE-2019-15266 (Samsung Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue has been classified under CWE-345 (Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code from the lock screen of affected Samsung mobile devices, potentially compromising the security of the device and accessing sensitive information (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability through their security maintenance release process. Users should update their devices to the latest available security patch level to protect against this vulnerability (Samsung Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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