CVE-2024-23710 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's package installation allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with privileged app permissions without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-23710?
CVE-2024-23710 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In assertPackageWithSharedUserIdIsPrivileged of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible execution of arbitrary app code as a privileged app 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 not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23710?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23710?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-23710 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23710 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-311374917, ASB-A-311374917, GHSA-2f36-cx3x-62vx.