SB20200407109 - Improper Authentication in Google, Google Android



SB20200407109 - Improper Authentication in Google, Google Android

Published: April 7, 2020 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB20200407109
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-11041)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4) software. Attackers can bypass the lockscreen by sending an AT command over USB. The Samsung ID is SVE-2015-5301 (June 2016).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.