CVE-2024-43080 Deserialization in Android
Local attackers can escalate privileges via unsafe deserialization in Android's AppRestrictionsFragment, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2024-43080?
CVE-2024-43080 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In onReceive of AppRestrictionsFragment.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43080?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43080?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2024-43080 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43080 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-330722900, ASB-A-330722900, GHSA-r72q-6ch6-cc79.