Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Samsung Internet - CVE-2024-20837

 

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Samsung Internet - CVE-2024-20837

Published: March 5, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU87112
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20837
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Samsung
Affected software:
Samsung Internet

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of granting permission for Trusted Web Activities. A local attacker can grant permission to their own TWA WebApps without user interaction.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-20837

Install updates from vendor's website.

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