CVE-2024-40676 Security feature bypass in Android

High 7.7 Published Updated

A confused deputy flaw in Android's AccountManagerService allows local attackers to bypass intent security checks and install unknown apps, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-40676?

CVE-2024-40676 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In checkKeyIntent of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass intent security check and install an unknown app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-843

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40676?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40676?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-40676 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40676 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-349780950, ASB-A-349780950, GHSA-88q7-6vxh-w5q7.

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