CVE-2024-20855
First published: Tue May 07 2024(Updated: )
Improper access control vulnerability in multitasking framework prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access unlocked screen for a while.
Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Android | =14.0 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-apr-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-apr-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-apr-2024-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-aug-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-aug-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-dec-2021-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-dec-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-dec-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-feb-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-feb-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-feb-2024-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jan-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jan-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jan-2024-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jul-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jul-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jun-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jun-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-mar-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-mar-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-mar-2024-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-may-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-may-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-nov-2021-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-nov-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-nov-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-oct-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-oct-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-sep-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-sep-2023-r1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20855?
CVE-2024-20855 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20855?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20855, users should update their Samsung Android devices to the SMR May-2024 Release 1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-20855?
CVE-2024-20855 affects Samsung Android devices running version 14.0 and various security maintenance release versions.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2024-20855?
CVE-2024-20855 can be exploited by physical attackers who gain temporary access to an unlocked screen.
When was CVE-2024-20855 disclosed?
CVE-2024-20855 was disclosed as part of security updates in May 2024.
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