CWE
770
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-46921

First published: Mon Jan 13 2025(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor and Modem Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 1080, 2100, 1280, 2200, 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 9110, W1000, Modem 5123, Modem 5300, Modem 5400. UE does not limit the number of attempts for the RRC Setup procedure in the 5G SA, leading to a denial of service (battery-drain attack).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samsung Exynos 9820 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 9825 firmware
Samsung Exynos 980 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 990 (9830)
Samsung Exynos 1080 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 2100 firmware
Samsung Exynos 1280
Samsung Exynos 2200 firmware
Samsung Exynos 1330 firmware
Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos 1380
Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos 1480
Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos 2400
Samsung Exynos 9110 firmware
Samsung Exynos W1000
Samsung Exynos Modem 5123
Samsung Exynos Modem 5300
Samsung Modem 5400

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-46921?

    CVE-2024-46921 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting specific Samsung mobile processors and modems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-46921?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-46921, users should update their devices with the latest firmware provided by Samsung that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-46921?

    CVE-2024-46921 affects various Samsung Exynos processors and modems including models like Exynos 9820, 9825, and 2100.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-46921 have on devices?

    CVE-2024-46921 can lead to a denial of service condition by allowing unlimited RRC Setup attempts in the 5G SA, potentially crippling network access.

  • Is CVE-2024-46921 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-46921 can be exploited remotely under certain conditions, making it a serious concern for users of affected devices.

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