CVE-2024-0029 Security feature bypass in Android

High 7.1 Published Updated

A logic error in Android allows local attackers to bypass device policy restrictions and capture the screen, leading to privilege escalation.

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-2024-0029?

CVE-2024-0029 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 multiple files, there is a possible way to capture the device screen when disallowed by device policy due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0029?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0029?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-0029 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0029 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-305664128, ASB-A-305664128, GHSA-g4m7-c39m-vp4f.

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