CVE-2024-23710 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-311374917, ASB-A-311374917, GHSA-2f36-cx3x-62vx.

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