Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2024-20865
Authentication bypass in bootloader prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to flash arbitrary images.
EPSS: 0.003 (24.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.6 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 12.0, 13.0, 14.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR May-2024 Release in Selected Android 12, 13, 14 MediaTek devices
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20865?
- CVE-2024-20865 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-287: IMPROPER AUTHENTICATION. CVSS score: 6.6/10. Published 2024-05-07.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20865?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.6 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-20865 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.