CVE-2024-49404 Missing authorization in Samsung Video Player

Medium 5.5 Published 6 Nov 2024 Updated 6 Nov 2024

Physical attackers can access other users' video files due to improper access control in Samsung Video Player.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-49404?

CVE-2024-49404 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Video Player, published on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper Access Control in Samsung Video Player prior to versions 7.3.29.1 in Android 12, 7.3.36.1 in Android 13, and 7.3.41.230 in Android 14 allows physical attackers to access video file of other users.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49404?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Video Player.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49404 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-2024-49404 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49404 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rmm5-5cm7-rrqv.