CVE-2024-31324 Security feature bypass in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-302431573, ASB-A-302431573, GHSA-8v98-3h75-pjr6.

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