CVE-2024-0035 Null dereference in Android

High 7.4 Published Updated

A missing null check in Android's TileLifecycleManager allows local attackers to launch background activities, leading to privilege escalation without user interaction.

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

What is CVE-2024-0035?

CVE-2024-0035 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 onNullBinding of TileLifecycleManager.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background due to a missing null check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0035?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0035?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-0035 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0035 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-300903792, ASB-A-300903792, GHSA-hrxm-p844-p59w.

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