Local Escalation of Privilege in Android Wear Operating System
CVE-2024-31328

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2026

What is CVE-2024-31328?

A flaw in the BroadcastController.java code of Android Wear introduces a logic error that potentially allows an attacker to launch arbitrary activities from the background on an associated companion device. This vulnerability enables local escalation of privilege without requiring user interaction or special execution privileges, potentially compromising the integrity and security of user data.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16

Android 14

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/wear/20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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