CVE-2020-25056: High severity android vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with Q(10.0) (Galaxy S20) software. Because HAL improperly checks versions, bootloading by the S.LSI NFC chipset is mishandled. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16169 (August 2020).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google Android=10.0
Samsung Galaxy S20

Event History

Aug 31, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25056?

CVE-2020-25056 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the risks it poses in improper bootloading.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-25056?

To fix CVE-2020-25056, update your Samsung device to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2020-25056?

CVE-2020-25056 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android 10.0, particularly the Galaxy S20.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-25056?

CVE-2020-25056 arises from improper version checks in the HAL related to the bootloading process by the S.LSI NFC chipset.

5

When was CVE-2020-25056 disclosed?

CVE-2020-25056 was disclosed in August 2020 as part of the Samsung security updates.

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