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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2019-20546
CVE-2019-20546:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2019-20546 is a vulnerability discovered on Samsung mobile devices running Android versions N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) specifically affecting devices with Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets. The vulnerability was identified in November 2019 and assigned the Samsung ID SVE-2019-15350 (MITRE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the shared interface between Broadcom Bluetooth and Broadcom Wi-Fi components, which can be exploited to cause a denial-of-service condition (MITRE).
Impact
When successfully exploited, the vulnerability can result in a denial-of-service condition affecting the device's wireless connectivity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability through their security updates. Users are advised to apply the latest security patches available through Samsung's mobile security updates (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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