CVE-2024-49422

Name: CVE-2024-49422
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-31T09:15:05.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.9/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-49422 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Protection Mechanism Failure in bootloader prior to SMR Oct-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to reset lockscreen failure count by hardware fault injection. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Protection Mechanism Failure in bootloader prior to SMR Oct-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to reset lockscreen failure count by hardware fault injection. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Samsung	Android	13.0	Smr-Apr-2022-R1

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=10Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49422?

How severe is CVE-2024-49422?

CVE-2024-49422 has a CVSS score of 3.9/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49422?

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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Source: NVD / NIST