CVE-2019-20564

CVE-2019-20564 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Note9 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with any (before October 2019 for S9 or Note9) software. Attackers can manipulate the IMEI. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15435 (October 2019).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20564?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with any (before October 2019 for S9 or Note9) software. Attackers can manipulate the IMEI. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15435 (October 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20564?
CVE-2019-20564 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-20564 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20564?
CVE-2019-20564 primarily affects Samsung Note9. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20564?
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-2019-20564 published?
CVE-2019-20564 was published on 2020-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)