#VU88004 Improper authorization in Samsung Internet - CVE-2024-20828

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88004

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20828

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. An attacker with physical access to device can access files downloaded in SecretMode.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Internet: before 24.0.0.0

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External links
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.