Exynos 980 Firmware: Improper Access Control
CVE-2024-28818 is a high-severity improper access control vulnerability in Exynos 980 Firmware from Samsung, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Exynos 980 Firmware you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on semiconductor.samsung.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Exynos 980 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 990 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 1080 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 2100 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 2200 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 1280 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 1380 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 1330 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 2400 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos Modem 5123 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos Modem 5300 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from NVD's product matching. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.9 | Medium | CNA (mitre.org) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor, Wearable Processor, and Modem Exynos 980, Exynos 990, Exynos 1080, Exynos 2100, Exynos 2200, Exynos 1280, Exynos 1380, Exynos 1330, Exynos 2400, Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300. The baseband software does not properly check states specified by the RRC (Radio Resource Control) module. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Access Control
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
- Compartmentalize the system to have safe areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area. Ensure that appropriate compartmentalization is built into the system design, and the compartmentalization allows for and reinforces privilege separation functionality. Architects and designers should rely on the principle of least privilege to decide the appropriate time to use privileges and the time to drop privileges.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Exynos 980 Firmware
- 9.8 Critical severity
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- 7.0 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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Recent Improper Access Control vulnerabilities
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