CVE-2024-34661: Improper handling of insufficient permissions in Samsung Assistant prior to version 9.1.00.7 allows remote att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-34661?

assistant: upgrade to 9.1.00.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-34661 being exploited?

CVE-2024-34661 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-34661 affect?

CVE-2024-34661 affects assistant. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Improper handling of insufficient permissions in Samsung Assistant prior to version 9.1.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location data. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-34661?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-34661 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper handling of insufficient permissions in Samsung Assistant prior to version 9.1.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location data. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Samsung Mobile · Vendor: samsung

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-04 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung assistant UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.1.00.7

Fixed in: 9.1.00.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy assistant || rpm -q assistant || assistant --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.1.00.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade assistant

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade assistant

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-34661?

assistant: upgrade to 9.1.00.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-34661 being exploited?

CVE-2024-34661 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-34661 affect?

CVE-2024-34661 affects assistant. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Improper handling of insufficient permissions in Samsung Assistant prior to version 9.1.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location data. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2024-34661?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Samsung vulnerabilities

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