CVE-2024-0043 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A logic error allows local privilege escalation via notification listener grants in work profiles, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-0043?

CVE-2024-0043 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In multiple locations, there is a possible notification listener grant to an app running in the work profile 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 needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0043?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0043?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-0043 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0043 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-295549388, ASB-A-295549388, GHSA-fhf8-hvgj-q5vh.

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