CVE-2024-34741 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can view message content on the screensaver despite restricted lock screen settings, leading to local privilege escalation and data exposure.
- 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-2024-34741?
CVE-2024-34741 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In setForceHideNonSystemOverlayWindowIfNeeded of WindowState.java, there is a possible way for message content to be visible on the screensaver while lock screen visibility settings are restricted by the user 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34741?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34741?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-34741 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-34741 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-318683640, ASB-A-318683640, GHSA-xx83-6gm8-xx8p.