Is CVE-2019-6742 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-6742 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-6742 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-6742 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-6742?

CVE-2019-6742 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-6742

CWE-358Published: June 3, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9 prior to 1.4.20.2. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the GameServiceReceiver update mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7477.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-6742 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.