What is the severity of CVE-2024-20828?

CVE-2024-20828 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20828?

To mitigate CVE-2024-20828, update Samsung Internet to version 24.0 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20828?

CVE-2024-20828 is an improper authorization verification vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20828?

Users of Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0 are affected by CVE-2024-20828.

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CVE-2024-20828

medium

4.6

CWE

863

EPSS

0.052%

6/2/2024

8/7/2024

CVE-2024-20828

Q: What can a physical attacker do with CVE-2024-20828?

A physical attacker can access files downloaded in SecretMode without proper authentication due to CVE-2024-20828.

First published: Tue Feb 06 2024(Updated: )

Improper authorization verification vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0 allows physical attackers to access files downloaded in SecretMode without proper authentication.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung Internet	<24.0

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https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20828?
CVE-2024-20828 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20828?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20828, update Samsung Internet to version 24.0 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20828?
CVE-2024-20828 is an improper authorization verification vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20828?
Users of Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0 are affected by CVE-2024-20828.
What can a physical attacker do with CVE-2024-20828?
A physical attacker can access files downloaded in SecretMode without proper authentication due to CVE-2024-20828.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20828?
CVE-2024-20828 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20828?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20828, update Samsung Internet to version 24.0 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20828?
CVE-2024-20828 is an improper authorization verification vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20828?
Users of Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0 are affected by CVE-2024-20828.
What can a physical attacker do with CVE-2024-20828?
A physical attacker can access files downloaded in SecretMode without proper authentication due to CVE-2024-20828.