CVE-2024-40657

HIGH EPSS 0.2%
Published Sep 11, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Sep 11, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
0.2% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management Authorization

Affected Products 4

VendorProductVersionRange
googleandroid12.0any
googleandroid12.1any
googleandroid13.0any
googleandroid14.0any

References 2

  • android.googlesource.com https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603
    Mailing ListPatch
  • source.android.com https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01
    PatchVendor Advisory

Remediation

  • android.googlesource.com https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603
    Mailing ListPatch
  • source.android.com https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01
    PatchVendor Advisory