CVE-2024-43087 Missing authorization in Android

High 8.4 Published Updated

A logic error in Android accessibility settings allows local attackers to hide enabled services, 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-2024-43087?

CVE-2024-43087 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 getInstalledAccessibilityPreferences of AccessibilitySettings.java, there is a possible way to hide an enabled accessibility service in the accessibility service settings 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 needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43087?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43087?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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

Is CVE-2024-43087 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43087 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-353700779, ASB-A-353700779, GHSA-mqg6-vqf5-9pf3.

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