CVE-2019-6741

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9 prior to January 2019 Security Update (SMR-JAN-2019 - SVE-2018-13467). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a wireless network. The specific flaw exists within the captive portal. By manipulating HTML, an attacker can force a page redirection. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7476.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-254/	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6741?: CVE-2019-6741 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6741?: To fix CVE-2019-6741, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-6741 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2019-6741 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-6741?: CVE-2019-6741 affects Samsung Galaxy S9.

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Description

Category

CWE-601 – URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

References

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