CVE-2024-49404: Improper Access Control in Samsung Video Player prior to versions 7.3.29.1 in Android 12, 7.3.36.1 in Android

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49404?

video player: upgrade to 7.3.29.1, 7.3.36.1, 7.3.41.230. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-49404 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49404 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-2024-49404 affect?

CVE-2024-49404 affects video player. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper Access Control in Samsung Video Player prior to versions 7.3.29.1 in Android 12, 7.3.36.1 in Android 13, and 7.3.41.230 in Android 14 allows physical attackers to access video file of other users.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-49404?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49404 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting video player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Access Control in Samsung Video Player prior to versions 7.3.29.1 in Android 12, 7.3.36.1 in Android 13, and 7.3.41.230 in Android 14 allows physical attackers to access video file of other users.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-11-06
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

2024-11-06 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung video player UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.3.29.1 · < 7.3.36.1 · < 7.3.41.230

Fixed in: 7.3.29.1, 7.3.36.1, 7.3.41.230

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy video-player || rpm -q video-player || video-player --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.3.29.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade video-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade video-player

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-2024-49404?

video player: upgrade to 7.3.29.1, 7.3.36.1, 7.3.41.230. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49404 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49404 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-2024-49404 affect?

CVE-2024-49404 affects video player. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper Access Control in Samsung Video Player prior to versions 7.3.29.1 in Android 12, 7.3.36.1 in Android 13, and 7.3.41.230 in Android 14 allows physical attackers to access video file of other users.

How urgent is CVE-2024-49404?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Samsung vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-34672 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE Improper input validation in SamsungVideoPlayer prior to versions 7.3.29.1 in Android 12, 7.3.36.1 in Android

References

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