What is CVE-2024-20891?

CVE-2024-20891 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-284 IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-07-02.

How severe is CVE-2024-20891?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-20891 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Samsung Android

CVE-2024-20891

Improper access control in launchFullscreenIntent of SystemUI prior to SMR Jul-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch privileged activities.

EPSS: 0.001 (4.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Samsung Android — versions 12.0, 13.0, 14.0
Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Jul-2024 Release in Android 14

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20891?: CVE-2024-20891 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-284 IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-07-02.
How severe is CVE-2024-20891?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-20891 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.