CVE-2019-20583: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2020

Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) (with TEEGRIS) software. There is type confusion in the EXTFR Trustlet, leading to arbitrary code execution. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14847 (August 2019).

Affected Software

3 affected components

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Event History

Mar 24, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:54 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:54 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20583?

CVE-2019-20583 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20583?

To fix CVE-2019-20583, ensure that your Samsung mobile device is updated to the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability.

What devices are affected by CVE-2019-20583?

CVE-2019-20583 affects Samsung mobile devices running Google Android versions 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

What does CVE-2019-20583 affect?

CVE-2019-20583 affects the EXT_FR Trustlet on Samsung mobile devices, leading to type confusion.

When was CVE-2019-20583 disclosed?

CVE-2019-20583 was disclosed in August 2019, along with the Samsung ID SVE-2019-14847.