Multiple vulnerabilities in Samsung Nearby device scanning
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-20809 CVE-2024-20808 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
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Nearby device scanning Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU84982
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20809
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNearby device scanning: before 11.1.14.7
External linkshttp://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU84981
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20808
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNearby device scanning: before 11.1.14.7
External linkshttp://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
