Samsung Mobile Devices Multitasking Framework access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Mobile Devices. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Multitasking Framework. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-20855. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Samsung Mobile Devices (version now known) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Multitasking Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Improper access control vulnerability in multitasking framework prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access unlocked screen for a while.

The advisory is available at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-20855 since 12/05/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/05/2023 🔍
05/07/2024 +153 days 🔍
05/07/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/08/2025 +277 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-20855 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-20855
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-263290

Entryinfo

Created: 05/07/2024 06:50
Updated: 02/08/2025 08:19
Changes: 05/07/2024 06:50 (62), 02/08/2025 08:19 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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