CVE-2024-20840

low-risk
Published 2024-03-05

Improper access control in Samsung Voice Recorder prior to versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14 allows physical attackers using hardware keyboard to use VoiceRecorder on the lock screen.

Do I need to act?

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0.04% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.7/10 Medium
PHYSICAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Voice Recorder

Affected Vendors

Samsung

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=03
Vendor Advisory https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=03
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low-risk
Severity 15/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal