CVE-2019-15394
CVE-2019-15394 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Zenfone 5 Selfie Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-610.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-610
- Affected product: Asus Zenfone 5 Selfie Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Android device with a build fingerprint of asus/WW_Phone/ASUS_X017D_1:7.1.1/NMF26F/14.0400.1810.061-20181107:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.asus.atd.smmitest app (versionCode=1, versionName=1) that allows unauthorized wireless settings modification via a confused deputy attack. This capability can be accessed by any app co-located on the device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-15394?
- The Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Android device with a build fingerprint of asus/WW_Phone/ASUS_X017D_1:7.1.1/NMF26F/14.0400.1810.061-20181107:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.asus.atd.smmitest app (versionCode=1, versionName=1) that allows unauthorized wireless settings modification via a confused deputy attack. This capability can be accessed by any app co-located on the device.
- How severe is CVE-2019-15394?
- CVE-2019-15394 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-15394 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-15394?
- CVE-2019-15394 affects Asus Zenfone 5 Selfie Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-15394?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-15394 published?
- CVE-2019-15394 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:asus:zenfone_5_selfie_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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