CVE-2024-20842 — MEDIUM (4.2)

Vulnerability Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in handling apdu of libsec-ril prior to SMR Apr-2024 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to write out-of-bounds memory.

CVSS Score

4.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=04Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=04Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-20842?

CVE-2024-20842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). Improper Input Validation vulnerability in handling apdu of libsec-ril prior to SMR Apr-2024 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to write out-of-bounds memory.

How severe is CVE-2024-20842?

CVE-2024-20842 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-20842?

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