CVE-2019-20621: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. There is a baseband heap overflow. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-13187 (February 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·07:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:37 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20621?

CVE-2019-20621 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation via baseband heap overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-20621?

To fix CVE-2019-20621, you should update your Samsung device to the latest software version provided by Samsung.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20621?

CVE-2019-20621 affects Samsung mobile devices running specific versions of Android 7.x, 8.x, and 9.0 on Exynos chipsets.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20621?

CVE-2019-20621 is a baseband heap overflow vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access and system compromise.

5

When was CVE-2019-20621 disclosed?

CVE-2019-20621 was disclosed in February 2019 as part of Samsung's security update for the year.

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