CVE-2019-20536
First published: Tue Mar 24 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.1), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (released in China) software. The Firewall application mishandles the PermissionWhiteLists protection mechanism. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14299 (November 2019).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =7.1 | |
| Android | =8.0 | |
| Android | =8.1 | |
| Android | =9.0 | |
| Android | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20536?
CVE-2019-20536 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the Firewall application on affected Samsung mobile devices.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20536?
To fix CVE-2019-20536, update your Samsung mobile device to the latest software version provided by Samsung.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20536?
CVE-2019-20536 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions N(7.1), O(8.x), and P(9.0) released in China.
What type of issue does CVE-2019-20536 represent?
CVE-2019-20536 represents a security issue with the mishandling of the PermissionWhiteLists protection mechanism in the Firewall application.
When was CVE-2019-20536 disclosed?
CVE-2019-20536 was disclosed in November 2019 as part of Samsung's security updates.
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