CVE-2024-23707 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges via improper input validation in Android, requiring user interaction but no additional execution privileges.

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-2024-23707?

CVE-2024-23707 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 permissions bypass 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-2024-23707?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23707?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-23707 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23707 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-316891059, ASB-A-316891059, GHSA-jhpp-3jgc-qfwp.

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