CVE-2024-43088 Missing authorization in Android
Local attackers can escalate privileges across user boundaries by manipulating app permission settings due to missing checks in Android.
- 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-2024-43088?
CVE-2024-43088 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 multiple functions in AppInfoBase.java, there is a possible way to manipulate app permission settings belonging to another user on the device due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege across user boundaries with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43088?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43088?
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-2024-43088 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43088 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-326057017, ASB-A-326057017, GHSA-ph2w-6fm5-ghpx.