CVE-2024-49416
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Samsung SmartThings allows local attackers to access sensitive information through improper use of implicit intents. It affects SmartThings app users on Android devices before version 1.8.21. The attacker must have physical access or local app execution capability.
💻 Affected Systems
- Samsung SmartThings
📦 What is this software?
Smartthings by Samsung
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Local attacker extracts sensitive SmartThings configuration data, device credentials, or user information that could enable further attacks on smart home devices.
Likely Case
Local malicious app or user with device access reads SmartThings app data including device names, locations, or limited configuration details.
If Mitigated
With proper Android app sandboxing and permissions, impact is limited to data the SmartThings app stores locally.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access to device. Likely exploited through malicious app or direct device access.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.8.21 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=12
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Open Google Play Store 2. Search for SmartThings 3. Update to version 1.8.21 or higher 4. No restart required
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable SmartThings app
androidTemporarily disable the SmartThings app if not in use
Settings > Apps > SmartThings > Disable
Restrict app permissions
androidReview and restrict SmartThings app permissions
Settings > Apps > SmartThings > Permissions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict physical access to devices with SmartThings installed
- Use Android work profile or containerization to isolate SmartThings app
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check SmartThings app version in Settings > Apps > SmartThingsCheck Version:
adb shell dumpsys package com.samsung.android.oneconnect | grep versionNameVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm SmartThings version is 1.8.21 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Android logs showing intent broadcasts from SmartThings to unexpected receivers
Network Indicators:
- No network indicators - local exploit only
SIEM Query:
No applicable network SIEM query - monitor for suspicious local app interactions