CVE-2024-44068
Samsung Exynos m2m Scaler Driver Use-After-Free Privilege Escalation
Description
An issue was discovered in the m2m scaler driver in Samsung Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850,and W920. A Use-After-Free in the mobile processor leads to privilege escalation.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 7, 2024, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2025, 3:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-44068
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-44068 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-44068.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2024-44068/ | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-44068 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-44068
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
None
Python
A collection of links related to Linux kernel security and exploitation
linux-kernel kernel-exploitation exploit privilege-escalation security
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-44068 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Daily CyberSecurity
Samsung Unveils Exynos 2600: The World’s First 2nm GAA Chip to Power the Galaxy S26
Samsung data breach Bryan Ma, Vice President of Client Devices Research at IDC Asia-Pacific, noted that Samsung is set to debut its flagship Exynos 2600 mobile platform next year, which will be the wo ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
Zeroday Vulnerabilities Prevailed in 2024 Analysis-Part II
This is the continuation of Zeroday vulnerabilities in 2024. Let’s delve deeply into the continuation of zero-day vulnerabilities of 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis.1. CVE-2023-46805: Authen ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
Google Chrome Patches High-Severity Flaw CVE-2024-11395 in Latest Stable Release
Google has released a new stable version of its Chrome browser for desktop, addressing three security vulnerabilities, including one high-severity flaw. The update, versions 131.0.6778.85/.86 for Wind ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-45656: A 9.8 Severity Threat to IBM Power Systems Security
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in IBM Power Systems servers, potentially allowing unauthorized access and complete control over affected systems. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-45656, ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-38821 (CVSS 9.1) Allows Authorization Bypass in Spring WebFlux Applications
In a recent security advisory, Spring Security disclosed CVE-2024-38821, a critical vulnerability impacting WebFlux applications, with a CVSS severity score of 9.1. The flaw enables an “authorization ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
Healthcare Under Fire: HeptaX Campaign Steals and Manipulates Sensitive Data
Infection chain | Image: CRILCyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has recently uncovered a covert and sophisticated cyberespionage campaign dubbed “HeptaX,” which exploits Remote Desktop Protoc ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-20424 (CVSS 9.9): Cisco FMC Software Vulnerability Grants Attackers Root Access
Cisco has issued a critical security advisory warning of a command injection vulnerability in its Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software. Tracked as CVE-2024-20424 and assigned a CVSS score ... Read more
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The Register
Samsung phone users under attack, Google warns
A nasty bug in Samsung's mobile chips is being exploited by miscreants as part of an exploit chain to escalate privileges and then remotely execute arbitrary code, according to Google security researc ... Read more
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The Hacker News
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38094)
Vulnerability / Threat Intelligence A high-severity flaw impacting Microsoft SharePoint has been added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure ... Read more
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Dark Reading
Samsung Zero-Day Vuln Under Active Exploit, Google Warns
Source: B Christopher via Alamy Stock PhotoA zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44068, has been discovered in Samsung's mobile processors and is being used in an exploit chain for arbitrary c ... Read more
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security.nl
Google meldt actief misbruik van beveiligingslek in Samsung-telefoons
dinsdag 22 oktober 2024, 15:00 door Redactie, 2 reactiesLaatst bijgewerkt: Vandaag, 15:41 Aanvallers maken actief misbruik van een kwetsbaarheid in Samsung-telefoons. De aanvallen vonden al voor het u ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-44068 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_9820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos_9820:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_9825_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos_9825:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos_980:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_990_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos_990:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos_850:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_w920_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:samsung:exynos_w920:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type MITRE: https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2024-44068/ Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 07, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-416 Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An issue was discovered in the m2m scaler driver in Samsung Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850,and W920. A Use-After-Free in the mobile processor leads to privilege escalation. Added Reference MITRE https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/ [No types assigned] Added Reference MITRE https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2024-44068/ [No types assigned]