CVE-2020-10853 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) software where the Gallery leaks cached data.

Understanding CVE-2020-10853

What is CVE-2020-10853?

CVE-2020-10853 is a vulnerability found on Samsung mobile devices running P(9.0) software, leading to cached data leakage.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10853

This vulnerability can potentially expose sensitive cached data on affected Samsung devices, compromising user privacy and security.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10853

Vulnerability Description

The issue allows unauthorized access to cached data in the Gallery application on Samsung devices.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to access and exploit cached data stored in the Gallery app on Samsung devices.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Regularly update the Samsung device software to the latest version.
Avoid accessing sensitive information through the Gallery app until a patch is applied.

Long-Term Security Practices

Use secure file management applications to store sensitive data.
Implement device encryption to protect stored information.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Samsung to address the vulnerability and prevent data leakage.