CVE-2019-20605: Critical severity android vulnerability
Published Mar 24, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. A heap overflow occurs for baseband in the Shannon modem. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14071 (May 2019).
Affected Software
7 affected components
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
Event History
Mar 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:16 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20605?
CVE-2019-20605 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a heap overflow in the baseband of Samsung mobile devices.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-20605?
To fix CVE-2019-20605, ensure that your Samsung mobile device is updated with the latest security patches from Samsung.
3
Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20605?
CVE-2019-20605 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) with Exynos chipsets.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20605?
CVE-2019-20605 is classified as a heap overflow vulnerability affecting the Shannon modem.
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When was CVE-2019-20605 disclosed?
CVE-2019-20605 was disclosed in May 2019 as part of Samsung's security updates.