CVE-2024-20845
CVE-2024-20845 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18560
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Samsung Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Out-of-bounds write vulnerability while releasing memory in libsavsac.so prior to SMR Apr-2024 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20845?
- Out-of-bounds write vulnerability while releasing memory in libsavsac.so prior to SMR Apr-2024 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20845?
- CVE-2024-20845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-20845 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-20845?
- CVE-2024-20845 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-20845?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-20845 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-20845 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18560.
- When was CVE-2024-20845 published?
- CVE-2024-20845 was published on 2024-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (30)
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-dec-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-feb-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jan-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-mar-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-nov-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-oct-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-sep-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-sep-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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