How severe is CVE-2020-15582?

CVE-2020-15582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-15582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15582?

CVE-2020-15582 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15582?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-15582 published?

CVE-2020-15582 was published on 2020-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15582

CVE-2020-15582 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2020-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) and Q(10.0) (Exynos 7885 chipsets) software. The Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) component has a buffer overflow with a resultant deadlock or crash. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16870 (July 2020).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15582?: An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) and Q(10.0) (Exynos 7885 chipsets) software. The Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) component has a buffer overflow with a resultant deadlock or crash. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16870 (July 2020).
How severe is CVE-2020-15582?: CVE-2020-15582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-15582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15582?: CVE-2020-15582 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15582 published?: CVE-2020-15582 was published on 2020-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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