CVE-2024-47016 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges on Android devices due to an insecure default value, requiring no user interaction or additional execution privileges.

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-2024-47016?

CVE-2024-47016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

there is a possible privilege escalation due to an insecure default value. 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-2024-47016?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47016?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-47016 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-47016 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-328221525, GHSA-5jh7-6r77-pm4f, PUB-A-328221525.

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