How severe is CVE-2024-34642?

CVE-2024-34642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-34642 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-2024-34642?

CVE-2024-34642 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 105 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34642?

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

Does CVE-2024-34642 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-34642 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34941.

When was CVE-2024-34642 published?

CVE-2024-34642 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-34642

CVE-2024-34642 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34941
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2024-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authorization in One UI Home prior to SMR Sep-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to temporarily access sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34642?: Improper authorization in One UI Home prior to SMR Sep-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to temporarily access sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2024-34642?: CVE-2024-34642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-34642 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-2024-34642?: CVE-2024-34642 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 105 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-34642 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-34642 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34941.
When was CVE-2024-34642 published?: CVE-2024-34642 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=09

Affected products (105)

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-apr-2024-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-aug-2024-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-jul-2024-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-jun-2024-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-may-2024-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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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