CVE-2019-6742

Critical

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9 prior to 1.4.20.2. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the GameServiceReceiver update mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7477.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSamsung Galaxy S9 Firmware
PublishedJun 3, 2019
First seenJun 3, 2019
Weakness typeCWE-358CWE-358

How to fix

Update
  • samsung galaxy_s9_firmware1.4.20.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
samsung galaxy_s9_firmwarev < 1.4.20.21.4.20.2

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