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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-10846
CVE-2020-10846:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.x) and Q(10.x) software where attackers can enable the OEM unlock feature on KG-enrolled devices, potentially leading to unwanted binaries being downloaded. This vulnerability was identified as SVE-2019-16554 in February 2020 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication), indicating authentication-related security issues (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to enable the OEM unlock feature on KG-enrolled devices, which could lead to the installation of potentially unwanted binaries. This poses a significant security risk as it could compromise the device's security model (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability through their security update process. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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