CVE-2019-16401: Medium severity samsung galaxy s8+ firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2019

Updated

Samsung Galaxy S8 plus (Android version: 8.0.0, Build Number: R16NW.G955USQU5CRG3, Baseband Vendor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, Baseband: G955USQU5CRG3), Samsung Galaxy S3 (Android version: 4.3, Build Number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGND5, Baseband Vendor: Samsung Exynos 4412, Baseband: I9300XXUGNA8), and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (Android version: 4.3, Build Number: JSS15J.I9300XUGND5, Baseband Vendor: Samsung Exynos 4412, Baseband: N7100DDUFND1) devices allow injection of AT+CIMI and AT+CGSN over Bluetooth, leaking sensitive information such as IMSI, IMEI, call status, call setup stage, internet service status, signal strength, current roaming status, battery level, and call held status.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S8 plus

Samsung Galaxy S3 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S3

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Event History

Nov 6, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:14 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:14 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16401?

CVE-2019-16401 is a vulnerability that affects Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S3 devices.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16401?

The severity of CVE-2019-16401 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-16401?

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (with firmware) and Samsung Galaxy S3 (with firmware) are affected by CVE-2019-16401.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16401?

To fix CVE-2019-16401, you should update the firmware of your Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S3 device to the latest version available.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-16401?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-16401 at the following link: https://www.openconf.org/acsac2019/modules/request.php?module=oc_program&action=summary.php&id=210