How severe is CVE-2024-20855?

CVE-2024-20855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-20855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20855?

CVE-2024-20855 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20855?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-20855 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20855 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18570.

When was CVE-2024-20855 published?

CVE-2024-20855 was published on 2024-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20855

CVE-2024-20855 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18570
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2024-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in multitasking framework prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access unlocked screen for a while.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20855?: Improper access control vulnerability in multitasking framework prior to SMR May-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access unlocked screen for a while.
How severe is CVE-2024-20855?: CVE-2024-20855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20855 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20855?: CVE-2024-20855 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20855?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20855 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20855 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18570.
When was CVE-2024-20855 published?: CVE-2024-20855 was published on 2024-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=05

Affected products (31)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-oct-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-sep-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-sep-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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