Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU99260

#VU99260 Use-after-free in Samsung products - CVE-2024-44068

Published: October 22, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99260

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44068

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerable software:
Exynos 9820
Exynos 9825
Exynos 990
Exynos 980
Exynos 850
Exynos W920

Software vendor:
Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the mobile processor. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/content/semiconductor/global/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2024-44068/