#VU96781 Heap-based buffer overflow in Samsung Notes - CVE-2024-34660

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96781

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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-2024-34660

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Notes: before 4.4.21.62

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External links
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=09

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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.