#VU84981 Improper access control in Nearby device scanning - CVE-2024-20808
Vulnerability identifier: #VU84981
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Nearby device scanning
Mobile applications /
Apps for mobile phones
Vendor: Samsung
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Nearby device scanning: before 11.1.14.7
External links
https://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.
