CVE-2024-49408: Out-of-bounds write in usb driver prior to Firmware update Sep-2024 Release on Galaxy S24 allows local attacke

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49408?

galaxy s24 firmware: upgrade to 2024-09. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-49408 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49408 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-2024-49408 affect?

CVE-2024-49408 affects galaxy s24 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Out-of-bounds write in usb driver prior to Firmware update Sep-2024 Release on Galaxy S24 allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory. System privilege is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-49408?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49408 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting galaxy s24 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Out-of-bounds write in usb driver prior to Firmware update Sep-2024 Release on Galaxy S24 allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory. System privilege 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	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
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 galaxy s24 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024-09

Fixed in: 2024-09

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-49408?

galaxy s24 firmware: upgrade to 2024-09. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49408 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49408 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-2024-49408 affect?

CVE-2024-49408 affects galaxy s24 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Out-of-bounds write in usb driver prior to Firmware update Sep-2024 Release on Galaxy S24 allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory. System privilege is required for triggering this vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2024-49408?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Samsung vulnerabilities

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