CVE-2024-0017 Missing authorization in Android
A confused deputy vulnerability in Android's CameraActivity allows local attackers to bypass permissions and disclose information without additional privileges.
- 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-2024-0017?
CVE-2024-0017 is a medium-severity missing authorization 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 shouldUseNoOpLocation of CameraActivity.java, there is a possible confused deputy due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0017?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0017?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-0017 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0017 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-285142084, ASB-A-285142084, GHSA-qq53-28v3-c4vm.