CVE-2024-20856
First published: Tue May 07 2024(Updated: )
Improper Authentication vulnerability in Secure Folder prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access Secure Folder without proper authentication in a specific scenario.
Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Secure Folder | <SMR May-2024 Release 1 | |
| 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-2024-20856?
CVE-2024-20856 has a high severity rating due to its impact on user data confidentiality.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20856?
To fix CVE-2024-20856, update your Samsung Secure Folder to the SMR May-2024 Release 1 or later.
What versions of Samsung Secure Folder are affected by CVE-2024-20856?
CVE-2024-20856 affects versions of Samsung Secure Folder prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-20856?
CVE-2024-20856 can be exploited by physical attackers who gain access to the device.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20856?
CVE-2024-20856 is classified as an improper authentication vulnerability.
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