CVE-2024-20840

CVE-2024-20840 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Voice Recorder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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 using hardware keyboard to use VoiceRecorder on the lock screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20840?
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 using hardware keyboard to use VoiceRecorder on the lock screen.
How severe is CVE-2024-20840?
CVE-2024-20840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20840 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20840?
CVE-2024-20840 affects Samsung Voice Recorder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20840?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-20840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18555.
When was CVE-2024-20840 published?
CVE-2024-20840 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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