How severe is CVE-2024-23769?

CVE-2024-23769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23769 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-2024-23769?

CVE-2024-23769 affects Samsung Magician. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23769?

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-2024-23769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21222.

When was CVE-2024-23769 published?

CVE-2024-23769 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23769

CVE-2024-23769 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Magician with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21222
Affected product: Samsung Magician
Published: 2024-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper privilege control for the named pipe in Samsung Magician PC Software 8.0.0 (for Windows) allows a local attacker to read privileged data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23769?: Improper privilege control for the named pipe in Samsung Magician PC Software 8.0.0 (for Windows) allows a local attacker to read privileged data.
How severe is CVE-2024-23769?: CVE-2024-23769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23769 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-2024-23769?: CVE-2024-23769 affects Samsung Magician. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23769?: 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-2024-23769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21222.
When was CVE-2024-23769 published?: CVE-2024-23769 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:magician:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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