CVE-2024-40676 Security feature bypass in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-349780950, ASB-A-349780950, GHSA-88q7-6vxh-w5q7.