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A vulnerability was discovered in the Samsung Gallery application on mobile devices running Android P(9.0) software. The issue allows the Gallery app to leak cached data, which could potentially expose sensitive images or metadata to unauthorized applications or users. This vulnerability was identified by Samsung as SVE-2019-16010, SVE-2019-16011, and SVE-2019-16012, and was addressed in the January 2020 security update.
Overview
The vulnerability (CVE-2020-10853) affects the Gallery application on Samsung mobile devices running Android 9.0 (P). When exploited, the vulnerability allows cached data from the Gallery app to be leaked. This could potentially expose private photos, metadata, or other sensitive information stored in the Gallery cache to unauthorized applications or users. The issue could compromise user privacy by revealing personal content without proper authorization. Samsung has categorized this issue under three internal tracking numbers (SVE-2019-16010, SVE-2019-16011, SVE-2019-16012), suggesting multiple related vulnerabilities or multiple aspects of the same vulnerability.
Remediation
Users of affected Samsung mobile devices should:
- Update their devices to the latest available security patch level, specifically the January 2020 security update or later.
- Check for system updates by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
- Enable automatic updates to ensure timely installation of security patches.
- Consider clearing the Gallery app cache after updating (Settings > Apps > Gallery > Storage > Clear cache).
- As a general security practice, avoid installing applications from untrusted sources that might attempt to exploit this vulnerability.
References
- Samsung Mobile Security - Security Updates page: https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb
- Samsung's internal tracking IDs: SVE-2019-16010, SVE-2019-16011, SVE-2019-16012
- The vulnerability was addressed in the January 2020 security update for affected devices.
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
