CVE-2024-34636
📋 TL;DR
Samsung Email versions before 6.1.94.2 use implicit intents for sensitive communication, allowing local attackers on the same device to access sensitive information. This affects Samsung device users who haven't updated their Email app.
💻 Affected Systems
- Samsung Email
📦 What is this software?
Email by Samsung
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Local attacker gains access to sensitive email content, attachments, or authentication tokens stored by the app
Likely Case
Malicious app on same device extracts email metadata or limited content through intent interception
If Mitigated
Only non-sensitive app data exposed or attack prevented by app sandboxing
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires malicious app installation on target device; implicit intent vulnerabilities are well-understood attack vectors
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.1.94.2 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=08
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Open Galaxy Store or Google Play Store on Samsung device
2. Search for 'Samsung Email'
3. Update to version 6.1.94.2 or higher
4. No device restart required
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Use alternative email client
androidTemporarily switch to a different email application while waiting for update
Disable Samsung Email app
androidDisable the vulnerable app until patched
Settings > Apps > Samsung Email > Disable
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict installation of untrusted applications on affected devices
- Implement mobile device management (MDM) to control app permissions and monitor for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Samsung Email app version in device settings: Settings > Apps > Samsung Email > App infoCheck Version:
adb shell dumpsys package com.samsung.android.email.provider | grep versionNameVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Samsung Email version is 6.1.94.2 or higher in app settings📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual intent broadcasts from Samsung Email app
- Permission violations in Android system logs
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
Not applicable for local Android app vulnerability