CVE-2024-0024 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges by exploiting improper input validation in UserManagerService, requiring user interaction.

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-2024-0024?

CVE-2024-0024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 7 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In multiple methods of UserManagerService.java, there is a possible failure to persist or enforce user restrictions due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0024?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0024?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-0024 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0024 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-293602317, ASB-A-293602317, GHSA-wmq9-769v-mqmc.

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