CVE-2024-31322 Privilege escalation in Android
A local attacker can hide an app from Settings while retaining Accessibility Service privileges, leading to privilege escalation on Android devices.
- 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-2024-31322?
CVE-2024-31322 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Jul 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 updateServicesLocked of AccessibilityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to be hidden from the Setting while retaining Accessibility Service 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-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-31322?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31322?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-31322 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-31322 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-326485767, ASB-A-326485767, GHSA-gppp-ppmv-8cv4.