CVE-2024-20840: voice recorder — Fix

Description

Improper access control in Samsung Voice Recorder prior to versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14 allows physical attackers using hardware keyboard to use VoiceRecorder on the lock screen.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
samsung	voice_recorder	< 21.5.16.01
google	android	All
google	android	All
samsung	voice_recorder	< 21.4.51.02
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=03 https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20840? +

Improper access control in Samsung Voice Recorder prior to versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14 allows physical attackers using hardware keyboard to use VoiceRecorder on the lock screen. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-20840? +

CVE-2024-20840 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20840? +

CVE-2024-20840 affects products from google, samsung, specifically: android, voice_recorder. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20840? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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