What is the severity of CVE-2019-20533?

CVE-2019-20533 has a high severity due to unauthorized access to masked apps on affected Samsung devices.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20533?

To fix CVE-2019-20533, update your Samsung mobile device to the latest software version available.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20533?

CVE-2019-20533 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) software released in China or India.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2019-20533?

CVE-2019-20533 allows the S Secure app to launch masked applications without requiring a password.

When was CVE-2019-20533 disclosed?

CVE-2019-20533 was disclosed in December 2019, with the associated Samsung ID being SVE-2019-13996.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-20533

low

3.3

CWE

287

24/3/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2019-20533

First published: Tue Mar 24 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (released in China or India) software. The S Secure app can launch masked apps without a password. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-13996 (December 2019).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=7.0
Google Android	=7.1.0
Google Android	=7.1.1
Google Android	=7.1.2
Google Android	=8.0
Google Android	=8.1
Google Android	=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20533?
CVE-2019-20533 has a high severity due to unauthorized access to masked apps on affected Samsung devices.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20533?
To fix CVE-2019-20533, update your Samsung mobile device to the latest software version available.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20533?
CVE-2019-20533 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) software released in China or India.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2019-20533?
CVE-2019-20533 allows the S Secure app to launch masked applications without requiring a password.
When was CVE-2019-20533 disclosed?
CVE-2019-20533 was disclosed in December 2019, with the associated Samsung ID being SVE-2019-13996.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20533?
CVE-2019-20533 has a high severity due to unauthorized access to masked apps on affected Samsung devices.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20533?
To fix CVE-2019-20533, update your Samsung mobile device to the latest software version available.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20533?
CVE-2019-20533 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) software released in China or India.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2019-20533?
CVE-2019-20533 allows the S Secure app to launch masked applications without requiring a password.
When was CVE-2019-20533 disclosed?
CVE-2019-20533 was disclosed in December 2019, with the associated Samsung ID being SVE-2019-13996.