CVE-2024-43081 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's package installation allows local attackers to bypass carrier restrictions and escalate privileges without 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-2024-43081?
CVE-2024-43081 is a high-severity 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 installExistingPackageAsUser of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible carrier restriction bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43081?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43081?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-43081 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43081 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-341256043, ASB-A-341256043, GHSA-9v7m-qxhx-ff4q.