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MEDIUM · 5.7

CVE-2024-20840

Improper access control in Samsung Voice Recorder prior to versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14 allows physical attackers using hardware keyboard to use VoiceReco...

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in Samsung Voice Recorder prior to versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14 allows physical attackers using hardware keyboard to use VoiceRecorder on the lock screen.

CVSS Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
PHYSICAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SamsungVoice Recorder< 21.5.16.01
GoogleAndroid12.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-20840?

CVE-2024-20840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in Samsung Voice Recorder prior to versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14 allows physical attackers using hardware keyboard to use VoiceReco...

How severe is CVE-2024-20840?

CVE-2024-20840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-20840?

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