CVE-2020-35552
First published: Fri Dec 18 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the GPS daemon on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) (non-Qualcomm chipsets) software. Attackers can obtain sensitive location information because the configuration file is incorrect. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-18678 (December 2020).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =8.0 | |
| Android | =8.1 | |
| Android | =9.0 | |
| Android | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-35552?
CVE-2020-35552 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to the potential for sensitive location data exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35552?
To fix CVE-2020-35552, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest available firmware that addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-35552?
CVE-2020-35552 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) that use non-Qualcomm chipsets.
What type of information could be exposed due to CVE-2020-35552?
CVE-2020-35552 could expose sensitive location information of users due to an incorrect configuration file in the GPS daemon.
When was CVE-2020-35552 disclosed?
CVE-2020-35552 was disclosed in December 2020, along with the associated Samsung ID SVE-2020-18678.
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