CVE-2019-20556
First published: Tue Mar 24 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) (SM6150, SM8150, SM8150_FUSION, exynos7885, exynos9610, and exynos9820 chipsets) software. RKP memory corruption allows attackers to control the effective address in EL2. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15221 (October 2019).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =9.0 | |
| Qualcomm Sm6150 | ||
| Qualcomm Sm8150 | ||
| Qualcomm Sm8150 Fusion | ||
| Samsung Exynos 7885 | ||
| Samsung Exynos 9610 | ||
| Samsung Exynos 9820 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20556?
CVE-2019-20556 is an issue discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) software, which allows attackers to control the effective address in EL2.
Which Samsung mobile devices are affected by CVE-2019-20556?
Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) software, specifically those with SM6150, SM8150, SM8150_FUSION, exynos7885, exynos9610, and exynos9820 chipsets, are affected by CVE-2019-20556.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-20556?
CVE-2019-20556 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can attackers exploit CVE-2019-20556?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2019-20556 by causing RKP memory corruption to control the effective address in EL2.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-20556?
To fix CVE-2019-20556, it is recommended to apply the security patch provided by Samsung. Please refer to the Samsung security updates page for more information.
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