CVE-2024-0048 Privilege escalation in Android

High 8.4 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges by exploiting null response handling in AccountManagerService to retain foreground service rights.

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-2024-0048?

CVE-2024-0048 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Session of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible method to retain foreground service privileges due to incorrect handling of null responses. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-230

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0048?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0048?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-0048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-316893159, ASB-A-316893159, GHSA-57gw-fhj2-2v8c, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-0048.

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