CVE-2024-20856

Summary

CVE-2024-20856 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Secure Folder, a data protection feature, prior to May-2024 Release 1. This issue permits physical attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the Secure Folder, putting sensitive information at risk in a specific scenario. Successful exploitation of this Improper Authentication vulnerability can lead to data theft or unauthorized modification. It is essential for users to update their Secure Folder software to the latest release to mitigate this issue. Organizations should also implement additional security measures to protect against physical attacks and unauthorized access.

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