CVE-2024-20886

CVE-2024-20886 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Arbitrary directory creation in Samsung Live Wallpaper PC prior to version 3.3.8.0 allows attacker to create arbitrary directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20886?
Arbitrary directory creation in Samsung Live Wallpaper PC prior to version 3.3.8.0 allows attacker to create arbitrary directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-20886?
CVE-2024-20886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20886 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20886?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20886 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-20886 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18601.
When was CVE-2024-20886 published?
CVE-2024-20886 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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