CVE-2024-49404

Summary

CVE-2024-49404 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Samsung Video Player application. This issue, discovered in versions prior to 7.3.29.1 for Android 12, 7.3.36.1 for Android 13, and 7.3.41.230 for Android 14, involves improper access control. Malicious physical attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to video files belonging to other users on the same device. The implications of this flaw are significant, as it potentially puts sensitive media at risk. Samsung has advised users to update their Samsung Video Player application as soon as possible to mitigate the threat.

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