CVE-2024-34606

Name: CVE-2024-34606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-07T02:15:35.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-34606 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in SmartThingsService prior to SMR Aug-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass restrictions on starting services from the background.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in SmartThingsService prior to SMR Aug-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass restrictions on starting services from the background.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.9th 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=08Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34606?

Improper access control in SmartThingsService prior to SMR Aug-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass restrictions on starting services from the background.

How severe is CVE-2024-34606?

CVE-2024-34606 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34606?

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-2024-34606?

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Source: NVD / NIST