PT-2019-18302 · Samsung · Samsung Galaxy S9

Georgi Geshev + 1 · Published 2019-03-05 · Updated 2021-11-03 · CVE-2019-6742

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Samsung Galaxy S9 versions prior to 1.4.20.2

Description This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations. Authentication is not required to exploit this issue. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the GameServiceReceiver update mechanism, allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Samsung Galaxy S9 versions prior to 1.4.20.2, update to version 1.4.20.2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the GameServiceReceiver update mechanism until a patch is available.

Fix

Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-358

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-6742

ZDI-19-255

Affected Products

Samsung Galaxy S9

References · 3

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-255 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6742 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-6742 · Vendor Advisory