CVE-2024-20844
First published: Tue Apr 02 2024(Updated: )
Out-of-bounds write vulnerability while parsing remaining codewords in libsavsac.so prior to SMR Apr-2024 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Android | =12.0 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-apr-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-apr-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-aug-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-aug-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-dec-2021-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-dec-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-dec-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-feb-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-feb-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-feb-2024-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-jan-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-jan-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-jan-2024-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-jul-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-jul-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-jun-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-jun-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-mar-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-mar-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-mar-2024-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-may-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-may-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-nov-2021-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-nov-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-nov-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-oct-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-oct-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-sep-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =12.0-smr-sep-2023-r1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20844?
CVE-2024-20844 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20844?
To fix CVE-2024-20844, update your device to the latest security patch provided by Samsung for Android 12.0.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20844?
CVE-2024-20844 affects Samsung devices running Android 12.0 and its various security maintenance releases.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20844?
CVE-2024-20844 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can be exploited by local attackers.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-20844?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-20844 can execute arbitrary code on the affected device.
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