CVE-2019-6744

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Samsung Knox 1.2.02.39 on Samsung Galaxy S9 build G9600ZHS3ARL1 Secure Folder. An attacker must first obtain physical access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaws exists within the the handling of the lock screen for Secure Folder. The issue results from the lack of proper validation that a user has correctly authenticated. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose the contents of the secure container. Was ZDI-CAN-7381.

Categories

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: Samsung Knox
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6744?
CVE-2019-6744 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6744?
To fix CVE-2019-6744, 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-2019-6744 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6744 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-6744?
CVE-2019-6744 affects Samsung Knox.
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