CVE-2019-6741 Open redirect in Galaxy S9
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by manipulating HTML in the captive portal to force a page redirection, requiring user connection to a wireless network.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-6741?
CVE-2019-6741 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy S9, published on 3 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9 prior to January 2019 Security Update (SMR-JAN-2019 - SVE-2018-13467). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a wireless network. The specific flaw exists within the captive portal. By manipulating HTML, an attacker can force a page redirection. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7476.
Weakness: CWE-601
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6741?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Galaxy S9 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6741?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-6741 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6741 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samsung Galaxy S9
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hx6-qhrr-8vv5.