PatchTheCVECVE-2019-14358: On Archos Safe-T devices, a side channel for the row-based OLED display was found
CVE-2019-14358 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting safe-t. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
On Archos Safe-T devices, a side channel for the row-based OLED display was found. The power consumption of each row-based display cycle depends on the number of illuminated pixels, allowing a partial recovery of display contents. For example, a hardware implant in the USB cable might be able to leverage this behavior to recover confidential secrets such as the PIN and BIP39 mnemonic. In other words, the side channel is relevant only if the attac
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-203 |
| Published | 2019-11-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-14358?
safe-t: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-14358 being exploited?
CVE-2019-14358 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-14358 affect?
CVE-2019-14358 affects safe-t. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). On Archos Safe-T devices, a side channel for the row-based OLED display was found. The power consumption of each row-based display cycle depends on the number of illuminated pixels, allowing a partial recovery of display contents. For examp
How urgent is CVE-2019-14358?
Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference