CVE-2019-15435 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-15435 affecting Samsung A7 Android devices. Discover how pre-installed apps can install additional apps through an accessible component and how to mitigate this vulnerability.
The Samsung A7 Android device is affected by a vulnerability that allows pre-installed apps to install additional apps through an accessible app component.
Understanding CVE-2019-15435
What is CVE-2019-15435?
The Samsung A7 Android device with a specific build fingerprint contains a pre-installed app that enables other pre-installed apps to perform app installations through an accessible app component.
The Impact of CVE-2019-15435
This vulnerability allows any pre-installed app on the device to access the capability of installing additional apps if it has the necessary permissions.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-15435
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Samsung A7 Android device allows unauthorized app installations through a shared accessible app component.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Samsung A7 Android device
- Vendor: Samsung
- Versions: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
- Pre-installed apps with the required permissions can exploit this vulnerability to install additional apps.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Regularly monitor app installations on the device.
- Restrict permissions for pre-installed apps to prevent unauthorized installations.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Keep the device up to date with the latest security patches.
- Avoid installing apps from untrusted sources.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security updates provided by Samsung to address this vulnerability.