CVE-2019-20563 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Out-of-bounds write in SEC_FR trustlet allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on Samsung mobile devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-20563?

CVE-2019-20563 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 24 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) (with TEEGRIS) software. The SEC_FR trustlet has an out of bounds write. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15272 (October 2019).

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20563?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20563?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20563 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-20563 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20563 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-23m6-v988-fw9r.

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