CVE-2024-34742 Business logic in Android
A logic error in Android's MDM policy persistence allows local attackers to cause a denial of service without user interaction or elevated privileges.
- 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-2024-34742?
CVE-2024-34742 is a medium-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 shouldWrite of OwnersData.java, there is a possible edge case that prevents MDM policies from being persisted due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-843
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34742?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34742?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-34742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-34742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-335232744, ASB-A-335232744, GHSA-4m4w-x26h-2qjx.