CVE-2024-40239
MEDIUM
Published Nov 8, 2024
Modified Nov 13, 2024
Description
An incorrect access control issue in Life: Personal Diary, Journal android app 17.5.0 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
6.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| hitbytes | life |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40239? +
An incorrect access control issue in Life: Personal Diary, Journal android app 17.5.0 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-40239? +
CVE-2024-40239 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 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-2024-40239? +
CVE-2024-40239 affects products from hitbytes, specifically: life. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40239? +
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.