#VU84980 Use of Implicit Intent for Sensitive Communication in Samsung Email


Published: 2024-01-04

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84980

Vulnerability 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-2024-20807

CWE-ID: CWE-927

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Samsung Email
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of implicit intent for sensitive communication. A local application can hijack the implicit and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://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.


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