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CVE-2024-49422

5.2 · MEDIUM
Published Dec 31, 2024 samsung EPSS 0.20% (10th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-49422 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting samsung android. It was published on December 31, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Protection Mechanism Failure in bootloader prior to SMR Oct-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to reset lockscreen failure count by hardware fault injection. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from samsung. Update android to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49422?

CVE-2024-49422 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting samsung android. It was published on December 31, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-49422?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-49422?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from samsung. Update android to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-49422?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2024-49422 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.