CVE-2020-35553 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with Q(10.0) and R(11.0) (Qualcomm SM8250 chipsets) software, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service (unlock failure) by triggering a power-shortage incident that causes a false-positive attack detection.

Understanding CVE-2020-35553

This CVE affects Samsung mobile devices with specific software versions and chipsets.

What is CVE-2020-35553?

CVE-2020-35553 is a vulnerability found in Samsung mobile devices that can be exploited to cause a denial of service by manipulating power-shortage incidents.

The Impact of CVE-2020-35553

The vulnerability can lead to unlock failures on affected Samsung devices, potentially disrupting user access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-35553

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue allows attackers to trigger a power-shortage incident, leading to false-positive attack detection and denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected devices: Samsung mobile devices with Q(10.0) and R(11.0) software
Chipsets: Qualcomm SM8250

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating power-shortage incidents to trigger false-positive attack detection.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-35553 is crucial to ensure device security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor official Samsung security updates for patches addressing this vulnerability.
Implement additional security measures to detect and prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update device software to the latest versions.
Educate users on safe practices to mitigate potential security risks.
Employ security solutions to enhance device protection.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Samsung promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.