How severe is CVE-2019-20566?

CVE-2019-20566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-20566 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20566?

CVE-2019-20566 affects Samsung Exynos Smp1300. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20566?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-20566 published?

CVE-2019-20566 was published on 2020-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20566

CVE-2019-20566 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos Smp1300 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Samsung Exynos Smp1300
Published: 2020-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with any (before September 2019 for SMP1300 Exynos modem chipsets) software. Attackers can trigger stack corruption in the Shannon modem via a crafted RP-Originator/Destination address. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14858 (September 2019).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20566?: An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with any (before September 2019 for SMP1300 Exynos modem chipsets) software. Attackers can trigger stack corruption in the Shannon modem via a crafted RP-Originator/Destination address. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14858 (September 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20566?: CVE-2019-20566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20566 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20566?: CVE-2019-20566 affects Samsung Exynos Smp1300. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20566?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-20566 published?: CVE-2019-20566 was published on 2020-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos_smp1300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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