PT-2024-18722 · Unknown · Auto Hotspot

Published 2024-02-05 · Updated 2024-02-14 · CVE-2024-20815

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.0

High

Base vector

AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Auto Hotspot versions prior to SMR Feb-2024 Release 1

Description The issue is related to an improper authentication vulnerability in the onCharacteristicReadRequest function of Auto Hotspot. This vulnerability allows adjacent attackers to connect to a victim's mobile hotspot without the user's awareness.

Recommendations For versions prior to SMR Feb-2024 Release 1, update to SMR Feb-2024 Release 1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the onCharacteristicReadRequest function until a patch is available.

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-20815

Affected Products

Auto Hotspot

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20815 · Vendor Advisory
• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=02 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20815 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/70157 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1754714866022322458 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/RedPacketSec/status/1755171222483046879 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1754763998753346036 · Twitter Post