CVE-2024-49724 Race condition in Android
A race condition in Android's AccountManagerService allows local attackers to bypass permissions and launch protected activities, leading to privilege escalation.
- 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-2024-49724?
CVE-2024-49724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 21 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass permissions and launch protected activities due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49724?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49724?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-49724 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49724 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-369351375, ASB-A-369351375, GHSA-wf83-p2hm-5f3v.