Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2024-20839
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 to access recording files on the lock screen.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.6 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (15.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 15th percentile — 15.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12.0, 13.0, 14.0
- Samsung Voice Recorder
- Samsung Mobile Voice Recorder — versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20839?
- CVE-2024-20839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under CWE-284: IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 4.6/10. Published 2024-03-05.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20839?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.6 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-20839 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.