CVE-2019-15441 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Pre-installed apps can install other applications via an accessible component in Samsung Theme Center, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-15441?

CVE-2019-15441 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Samsung on7xeltelgt Android device with a build fingerprint of samsung/on7xeltelgt/on7xeltelgt:8.1.0/M1AJQ/G610LKLU2CSB1:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.samsung.android.themecenter app (versionCode=7000100, versionName=7.0.1.0) that allows other pre-installed apps to perform app installation via an accessible app component. This capability can be accessed by any pre-installed app on the device which can obtain signatureOrSystem permissions that are required by other other pre-installed apps that exported their capabilities to other pre-installed app.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15441?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung on 7 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15441?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15441 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-15441 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15441 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x3vf-xxj6-rmfv.

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