CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-12087

First published: Tue May 14 2019(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Samsung S9+, S10, and XCover 4 P(9.0) devices can become temporarily inoperable because of an unprotected intent in the ContainerAgent application. For example, the victim becomes stuck in a launcher with their Secure Folder locked. NOTE: the researcher mentions "the Samsung Security Team considered this issue as no/little security impact."

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samsung S9\+ Firmware
Samsung S9\+
Samsung S10 Firmware
Samsung S10
Samsung Xcover 4 Firmware
Samsung Xcover 4
All of
Samsung S9\+ Firmware
Samsung S9\+
All of
Samsung S10 Firmware
Samsung S10
All of
Samsung Xcover 4 Firmware
Samsung Xcover 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-12087?

    The severity rating of CVE-2019-12087 is currently disputed and requires further validation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-12087?

    To address CVE-2019-12087, users should check for and install any available firmware updates from Samsung.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-12087?

    CVE-2019-12087 affects Samsung S9+, S10, and XCover 4 devices running Android P (9.0) firmware.

  • What happens if my device is affected by CVE-2019-12087?

    Affected devices may become temporarily inoperable, causing users to be stuck in a launcher with their Secure Folder locked.

  • Is CVE-2019-12087 a permanent vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2019-12087 leads to temporary inoperability, and the issue can typically be resolved with a firmware update.

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