CVE-2024-23705 Privilege escalation in Android

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges by exploiting improper input validation that fails to enforce user restrictions, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-23705?

CVE-2024-23705 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 7 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In multiple locations, there is a possible failure to persist or enforce user restrictions due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23705?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23705?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-23705 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23705 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-293602970, ASB-A-293602970, GHSA-37jj-p98x-q9ff.

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