What is the severity of CVE-2024-20840?

CVE-2024-20840 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to the Voice Recorder on locked devices.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20840?

To fix CVE-2024-20840, update the Samsung Voice Recorder application to version 21.5.16.01 or later for Android 12 and 13, or version 21.4.51.02 or later for Android 14.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20840?

CVE-2024-20840 affects users of Samsung Voice Recorder prior to specified versions on Android 12, 13, and 14.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-20840 facilitate?

CVE-2024-20840 can allow physical attackers to access the Voice Recorder app while the device is locked, potentially compromising user privacy.

When was CVE-2024-20840 disclosed?

CVE-2024-20840 was disclosed in March 2024, addressing an important security concern for Samsung Voice Recorder users.

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CVE-2024-20840

medium

5.7

CWE

284

5/3/2024

14/2/2025

CVE-2024-20840

First published: Tue Mar 05 2024(Updated: )

Improper access control in Samsung Voice Recorder prior to versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14 allows physical attackers using hardware keyboard to use VoiceRecorder on the lock screen.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung Voice Recorder	<21.5.16.01<21.4.51.02
All of
Samsung Voice Recorder	<21.5.16.01
Any of
Android	=12.0
Android	=13.0
All of
Samsung Voice Recorder	<21.4.51.02
Android	=14.0

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20840?
CVE-2024-20840 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to the Voice Recorder on locked devices.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20840?
To fix CVE-2024-20840, update the Samsung Voice Recorder application to version 21.5.16.01 or later for Android 12 and 13, or version 21.4.51.02 or later for Android 14.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20840?
CVE-2024-20840 affects users of Samsung Voice Recorder prior to specified versions on Android 12, 13, and 14.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-20840 facilitate?
CVE-2024-20840 can allow physical attackers to access the Voice Recorder app while the device is locked, potentially compromising user privacy.
When was CVE-2024-20840 disclosed?
CVE-2024-20840 was disclosed in March 2024, addressing an important security concern for Samsung Voice Recorder users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20840?
CVE-2024-20840 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to the Voice Recorder on locked devices.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20840?
To fix CVE-2024-20840, update the Samsung Voice Recorder application to version 21.5.16.01 or later for Android 12 and 13, or version 21.4.51.02 or later for Android 14.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20840?
CVE-2024-20840 affects users of Samsung Voice Recorder prior to specified versions on Android 12, 13, and 14.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-20840 facilitate?
CVE-2024-20840 can allow physical attackers to access the Voice Recorder app while the device is locked, potentially compromising user privacy.
When was CVE-2024-20840 disclosed?
CVE-2024-20840 was disclosed in March 2024, addressing an important security concern for Samsung Voice Recorder users.