CVE-2024-20844 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability while parsing remaining codewords in libsavsac.so prior to SMR Apr-2024 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

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-2024-20844?

CVE-2024-20844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Out-of-bounds write vulnerability while parsing remaining codewords in libsavsac.so prior to SMR Apr-2024 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2024-20844?

CVE-2024-20844 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-20844?

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