medium
5.5
CWE
927
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20896

First published: Tue Jul 02 2024(Updated: )

Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in Configuration message prior to SMR Jul-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to get sensitive information.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-apr-2024-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-jun-2024-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-may-2024-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
Samsung Android=13.0
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-apr-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-apr-2024-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-aug-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-dec-2022-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-dec-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-feb-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-feb-2024-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-jan-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-jan-2024-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-jul-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-jun-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-jun-2024-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-mar-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-mar-2024-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-may-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-may-2024-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-nov-2022-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-nov-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-oct-2022-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-oct-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-sep-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-apr-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-apr-2024-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-aug-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-dec-2022-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-dec-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-feb-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-jan-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-jan-2024-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-jul-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-jun-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-jun-2024-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-mar-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-mar-2024-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-may-2023-r1
Samsung Android=14.0-smr-may-2024-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-2023-r1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-20896?

    CVE-2024-20896 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for local attackers to access sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20896?

    To fix CVE-2024-20896, update your Samsung Android device to the latest security patch released after July 2024.

  • What versions of Samsung Android are affected by CVE-2024-20896?

    CVE-2024-20896 affects various Samsung Android versions including 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0 prior to the July 2024 release.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2024-20896?

    CVE-2024-20896 can be exploited by local attackers with physical access to the affected devices.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20896?

    CVE-2024-20896 is categorized as a vulnerability due to the use of implicit intents for sensitive communication.

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