Vulnerability identifier: #VU87997

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20853

CWE-ID: CWE-925

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ThemeStore
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver. A local application can write arbitrary files to sandbox of ThemeStore.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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

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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.