CVE-2024-20840
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CVE-2024-20840 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Voice Recorder | < 21.5.16.01 |
| Samsung | Voice Recorder | < 21.4.51.02 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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