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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-34603
CVE-2024-34603:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Message prior to SMR Jul-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to access location data (NVD, Samsung Mobile). The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in July 2024, affecting Samsung devices running Android versions 12, 13, and 14.
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) by NIST with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, while Samsung Mobile assessed it with a score of 4.0 (MEDIUM) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to access location data, potentially compromising user privacy by exposing sensitive location information (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability in the SMR Jul-2024 Release 1 security update. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest security patch level to protect against this vulnerability (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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