CVE-2024-37573 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.4 Published Updated

Any installed app can place phone calls without user interaction via a crafted intent, bypassing authorization checks in the Talkatone Android application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-37573?

CVE-2024-37573 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Talkatone com.talkatone.android application 8.4.6 for Android enables any installed application (with no permissions) to place phone calls without user interaction by sending a crafted intent via the com.talkatone.vedroid.ui.launcher.OutgoingCallInterceptor component.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-37573?

How do I fix CVE-2024-37573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-37573 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-37573 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-37573 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p8vr-968q-whxq.

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