CVE-2024-49732 Missing authorization in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A missing permission check in Android's CompanionDeviceManagerService allows local attackers to grant permissions without user consent, 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-2024-49732?

CVE-2024-49732 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 CompanionDeviceManagerService.java, there is a possible way to grant permissions without user consent due to a missing permission check. 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-2024-49732?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49732?

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-2024-49732 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49732 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-371975420, ASB-A-371975420, GHSA-fcgm-cf56-frhw.

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