CVE-2024-43088 Missing authorization in Android

High 8.4 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-326057017, ASB-A-326057017, GHSA-ph2w-6fm5-ghpx.

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