CVE-2024-20821 (GCVE-0-2024-20821)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-05-07 04:25 – Updated: 2024-08-01 22:06
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A vulnerability possible to reconfigure OTP allows local attackers to transit RMA(Return Merchandise Authorization) mode, which disables security features. This attack needs additional privilege to control TEE.
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-05-07 14:49 UTC
CWE
- CWE-1326 - Missing Immutable Root of Trust in Hardware
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
4 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile | Samsung Mobile Devices |
Unaffected:
Galaxy S24
|
guessed | |
| samsung | exynos_1380 |
Affected:
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cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos_1380:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
||
| samsung | exynos_1330 |
Affected:
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cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos_1330:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
||
| samsung | exynos2400 |
Affected:
-
cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos2400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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