CVE-2024-20865 — MEDIUM (6.6)

Vulnerability Description

Authentication bypass in bootloader prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to flash arbitrary images.

CVSS Score

6.6

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	12.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=05Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=05Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-20865?

CVE-2024-20865 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Authentication bypass in bootloader prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to flash arbitrary images.

How severe is CVE-2024-20865?

CVE-2024-20865 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-20865?

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