CVE-2024-40657

HIGH

7.8

Description

In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published9/11/2024

Last Modified12/17/2024

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

google:android

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603(security@android.com)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01(security@android.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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