CVE-2024-43087 Missing authorization in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-353700779, ASB-A-353700779, GHSA-mqg6-vqf5-9pf3.