Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in Samsung SmartThings



Published: 2024-04-02
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-20852
CWE-ID CWE-925
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		SmartThings
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver

EUVDB-ID: #VU87996

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20852

CWE-ID: CWE-925 - Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver. A local application can gain unauthorized access testing configuration.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SmartThings: before 1.8.13.22

External links

http://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=04


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.



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