CVE-2024-20833
MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.11%
Last modified
CVE-2024-20833 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free vulnerability in pub_crypto_recv_msg prior to SMR Mar-2024 Release 1 due to race condition allows local attackers with system privilege to cause memory corruption.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free vulnerability in pub_crypto_recv_msg prior to SMR Mar-2024 Release 1 due to race condition allows local attackers with system privilege to cause memory corruption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Android | 11.0 |
| Samsung | Android | 12.0 |
| Samsung | Android | 13.0 |
| Samsung | Android | 14.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-20833?
Use after free vulnerability in pub_crypto_recv_msg prior to SMR Mar-2024 Release 1 due to race condition allows local attackers with system privilege to cause memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2024-20833?
CVE-2024-20833 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20833?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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