CVE-2024-20865

Name: CVE-2024-20865
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-07T05:15:50.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20865 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authentication bypass in bootloader prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to flash arbitrary images.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authentication bypass in bootloader prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to flash arbitrary images.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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-2024-20865?

Authentication bypass in bootloader prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to flash arbitrary images.

How severe is CVE-2024-20865?

CVE-2024-20865 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20865?

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-2024-20865?

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Source: NVD / NIST