CVE-2024-43769 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's PackageManagerService allows local attackers to escalate privileges by preventing the uninstallation of CloudDpc.
- 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-2024-43769?
CVE-2024-43769 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In isPackageDeviceAdmin of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible edge case which could prevent the uninstallation of CloudDpc 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-2024-43769?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43769?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-43769 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43769 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-360807442, ASB-A-360807442, GHSA-2f82-fhcf-rx3f.