CVE-2024-34739 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's USB profile settings allows local attackers to escape Setup Wizard and escalate privileges with user interaction.
- 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-2024-34739?
CVE-2024-34739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Aug 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 shouldRestrictOverlayActivities of UsbProfileGroupSettingsManager.java, there is a possible escape from SUW 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 needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-116
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34739?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34739?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-34739 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-34739 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-294105066, ASB-A-294105066, GHSA-423g-mrq6-vpvp.