CVE-2024-34661 Missing authorization in Samsung Assistant

Medium 4.3 Published 4 Sep 2024 Updated 4 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can access location data in Samsung Assistant due to improper permission handling, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-34661?

CVE-2024-34661 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Assistant, published on 4 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper handling of insufficient permissions in Samsung Assistant prior to version 9.1.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location data. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34661?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Assistant.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34661?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-34661 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-34661 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-34661 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p6rh-3qqf-r3cq.