Protection Mechanism Flaw in Samsung Bootloader
CVE-2024-49422

5.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-49422?

A significant vulnerability exists in the Samsung bootloader prior to the SMR October 2024 Release 1, which allows physical attackers to bypass the lockscreen failure count through hardware fault injection. This flaw requires user interaction to be exploited, thereby posing a risk to device security. Users should remain vigilant and consider updating their devices to mitigate the risk associated with this protection mechanism failure.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Oct-2024 Release in Select Android 13 devices using Unisoc chipset

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?ye...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-49422 : Protection Mechanism Flaw in Samsung Bootloader