CVE-2024-31324 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can bypass tapjacking protections by rotating activities, leading to local privilege escalation on Android devices.
- 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-2024-31324?
CVE-2024-31324 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In hide of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to bypass tapjacking/overlay protection by launching the activity in portrait mode first and then rotating it to landscape mode. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-31324?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31324?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-31324 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-31324 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-302431573, ASB-A-302431573, GHSA-8v98-3h75-pjr6.