CVE-2019-15441 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

The Samsung on7xeltelgt Android device is affected by a vulnerability that allows pre-installed apps to perform app installations using an accessible app component.

Understanding CVE-2019-15441

What is CVE-2019-15441?

The Samsung on7xeltelgt Android device contains a pre-installed application that enables other pre-installed apps to conduct app installations through an accessible app component.

The Impact of CVE-2019-15441

This vulnerability allows any pre-installed app on the device with the necessary permissions to access and utilize the app installation functionality provided by the pre-installed com.samsung.android.themecenter app.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-15441

Vulnerability Description

The Samsung on7xeltelgt Android device with a specific build fingerprint contains the com.samsung.android.themecenter app that facilitates app installations by other pre-installed apps.

Affected Systems and Versions

Device: Samsung on7xeltelgt Android
App: com.samsung.android.themecenter
Version: 7.0.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Any pre-installed app with the required permissions can access the app installation feature provided by com.samsung.android.themecenter.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor app installations and permissions on the device.
Restrict permissions for pre-installed apps to minimize the risk of unauthorized app installations.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the device's firmware and security patches.
Implement app whitelisting to control which apps can access sensitive functionalities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security updates provided by Samsung to address this vulnerability.