Unpatched Deserialization Vulnerability in ZygoteProcess.java Could Lead to Local Escalation of Privilege

CVE-2024-31317

7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 July 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🔴 Public PoC

Summary

In multiple functions of ZygoteProcess.java, there is a possible way to achieve code execution as any app via WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Android = 14

Android = 13

Android = 12L

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-31317
Created by fuhei

Refferences

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-06-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🔴

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)
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