What is the severity of CVE-2024-20837?

CVE-2024-20837 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized permission granting.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20837?

To mitigate CVE-2024-20837, update Samsung Internet to version 24.0.0.41 or later.

What type of attack does CVE-2024-20837 facilitate?

CVE-2024-20837 allows local attackers to grant permission for their own Trusted Web Activities without user interaction.

Which versions of Samsung Internet are affected by CVE-2024-20837?

CVE-2024-20837 affects all versions of Samsung Internet prior to 24.0.0.41.

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-20837?

Users of Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0.0.41 are at risk of exploitation from local attackers.

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CVE-2024-20837

medium

5.3

CWE

280

5/3/2024

23/12/2024

CVE-2024-20837

First published: Tue Mar 05 2024(Updated: )

Improper handling of granting permission for Trusted Web Activities in Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0.0.41 allows local attackers to grant permission to their own TWA WebApps without user interaction.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung Internet	<24.0.0.41

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Reference Links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20837?
CVE-2024-20837 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized permission granting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20837?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20837, update Samsung Internet to version 24.0.0.41 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-20837 facilitate?
CVE-2024-20837 allows local attackers to grant permission for their own Trusted Web Activities without user interaction.
Which versions of Samsung Internet are affected by CVE-2024-20837?
CVE-2024-20837 affects all versions of Samsung Internet prior to 24.0.0.41.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-20837?
Users of Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0.0.41 are at risk of exploitation from local attackers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20837?
CVE-2024-20837 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized permission granting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20837?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20837, update Samsung Internet to version 24.0.0.41 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-20837 facilitate?
CVE-2024-20837 allows local attackers to grant permission for their own Trusted Web Activities without user interaction.
Which versions of Samsung Internet are affected by CVE-2024-20837?
CVE-2024-20837 affects all versions of Samsung Internet prior to 24.0.0.41.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-20837?
Users of Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0.0.41 are at risk of exploitation from local attackers.