CVE-2024-34680
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in WlanTest prior to SMR Nov-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to get sensitive information. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-34680, affects Android versions 12, 13, and 14. It was reported on August 21, 2024, and was privately disclosed (Samsung Mobile).

Technical details

The vulnerability is rated as Moderate severity with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) according to NIST's assessment, while Samsung Mobile rates it with a score of 4.0 MEDIUM (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N). The vulnerability stems from improper use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in the WlanTest component (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows local attackers to obtain sensitive information from the WlanTest component. The impact is primarily focused on confidentiality, with no direct impact on integrity or availability of the system (Samsung Mobile).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been patched in the SMR Nov-2024 Release 1 update. Samsung has implemented proper access control to address the issue. Users are advised to update their devices to this release to mitigate the vulnerability (Samsung Mobile).

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