CVE-2024-0044 Privilege escalation in Android

What is CVE-2024-0044?

CVE-2024-0044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Mar 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 createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible run-as any app due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-74, CWE-75

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0044?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0044?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-0044 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0044 exists.

Public exploit code: 15 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
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Also known as A-307532206, ASB-A-307532206.