CVE-2024-20816 — HIGH (8.0)

Vulnerability Description

Improper authentication vulnerability in onCharacteristicWriteRequest in Auto Hotspot prior to SMR Feb-2024 Release 1 allows adjacent attackers connect to victim's mobile hotspot without user awareness.

CVSS Score

8.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=02Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=02Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-20816?

CVE-2024-20816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). Improper authentication vulnerability in onCharacteristicWriteRequest in Auto Hotspot prior to SMR Feb-2024 Release 1 allows adjacent attackers connect to victim's mobile hotspot without user awar...

How severe is CVE-2024-20816?

CVE-2024-20816 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-20816?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Android.