CVE-2024-20838

MEDIUMNVD 6.86.8—

6.8

Improper validation vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0.3.2 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS v3: 6.8
EG Score: 6.8(medium)
EPSS: 7.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 5, 2024

Last Modified

December 23, 2024

References (2)

mobilehttps://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=03
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=03

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2024-20838?

CVE-2024-20838 is a medium vulnerability published on March 5, 2024. Improper validation vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0.3.2 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

When was CVE-2024-20838 disclosed?

CVE-2024-20838 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 5, 2024, with the most recent update on December 23, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2024-20838 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-20838 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 7.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20838?

CVE-2024-20838 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2024-20838?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2024-20838, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2024-20838

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