CVE-2024-20827: Medium severity Samsung Gallery vulnerability
Published Feb 6, 2024
·Updated
Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.04.4 allows physical attackers to access the picture using physical keyboard on the lockscreen.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Samsung Gallery<14.5.04.4
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Samsung Galleryto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 14.5.04.4
Event History
Feb 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20827?
CVE-2024-20827 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive pictures.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20827?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20827, update Samsung Gallery to version 14.5.04.4 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20827?
CVE-2024-20827 affects all users of Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.04.4.
4
What kind of access does CVE-2024-20827 allow?
CVE-2024-20827 allows physical attackers to access pictures using a physical keyboard on the lockscreen.
5
When was CVE-2024-20827 reported?
CVE-2024-20827 was reported in February 2024.