Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20557

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) software. Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) via a SIM card by blocking the PUK code. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15262 (October 2019).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android=7.0
Android=7.1.0
Android=7.1.1
Android=7.1.2
Android=8.0
Android=8.1
Android=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20557?

    CVE-2019-20557 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20557?

    To mitigate CVE-2019-20557, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest security software version.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20557?

    CVE-2019-20557 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 7.x, 8.x, and 9.0.

  • What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2019-20557?

    CVE-2019-20557 allows attackers to bypass Factory Reset Protection via a SIM card by blocking the PUK code.

  • When was CVE-2019-20557 disclosed?

    CVE-2019-20557 was disclosed in October 2019 under the Samsung ID SVE-2019-15262.

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