CVE-2024-0015 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges by launching arbitrary protected activities via intent redirection in Android's DreamService.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-0015?

CVE-2024-0015 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In convertToComponentName of DreamService.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary protected activities due to intent redirection. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-280

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0015?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0015?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-0015 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0015 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-300090204, ASB-A-300090204, GHSA-5wf4-qch9-828f.

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