CVE-2024-20862

Name: CVE-2024-20862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-07T05:15:50.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20862 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds write in SveService prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-of-bounds write in SveService prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	11.0
Samsung	Android	12.0
Samsung	Android	13.0
Samsung	Android	14.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=05Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=05Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20862?

Out-of-bounds write in SveService prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2024-20862?

CVE-2024-20862 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20862?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-20862?

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Source: NVD / NIST