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CVE-2024-20811: 
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Improper caller verification in GameOptimizer prior to SMR Feb-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to configure GameOptimizer. The vulnerability was discovered and reported on February 5, 2024, and affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 11.0 and later (Samsung Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 LOW (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N) by NIST and 5.1 MEDIUM (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L) by Samsung Mobile. The vulnerability requires local access and no user interaction for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability allows local attackers to configure GameOptimizer, potentially affecting game performance settings and system behavior (Samsung Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Samsung has addressed this vulnerability in the SMR Feb-2024 Release 1 security update. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest security patch level to protect against this vulnerability (Samsung Advisory).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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