Potential Bypass of Security Measures Through Logic Error
CVE-2024-32896
Key Information
- Vendor
- Status
- Android
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 13 June 2024
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What is CVE-2024-32896?
CVE-2024-32896 is a significant vulnerability affecting Google products, specifically related to a logic error in the software's code. This flaw has the potential to allow local escalation of privileges without requiring any additional execution privileges. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities or data within the affected systems. The need for user interaction during exploitation amplifies the risk, as it could potentially mislead users into triggering malicious actions unknowingly. Organizations utilizing Google products should be vigilant, as this vulnerability threatens the integrity and security of their environments.
Technical Details
CVE-2024-32896 arises from a logic error within the code of Google software, which can be exploited through specific manipulations that misalign the intended security protocols. The nature of this vulnerability suggests that an attacker requires the user's active participation to exploit it, which could involve social engineering tactics or other deceptive methods to convince the user to enable the attack. The lack of additional execution privileges for exploitation implies that the attacker does not need high-level access to initiate the attack, making it more concerning for user-level applications.
Impact of the Vulnerability
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Unauthorized Access: The primary risk associated with CVE-2024-32896 is the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive resources. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges, gaining access to functions and data that should be restricted.
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Data Compromise: Systems vulnerable to this flaw face the threat of data leakage or manipulation. Once an attacker gains elevated privileges, they could exfiltrate sensitive information, which could be detrimental to an organization’s confidentiality and compliance requirements.
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Increased Attack Surface: This vulnerability contributes to the overall attack surface of affected systems. By introducing a means for privilege escalation without requiring prior access, it enables attackers to further their activities within an organization's network, potentially leading to more extensive breaches or system compromises.
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2024-32896 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Version(s)
Android = Android kernel
News Articles
Google fixed actively exploited Android flaw CVE-2024-32896
Google addressed a security vulnerability in its Android operating system that is actively exploited in attacks in the wild.
4 months ago
Android Users Urged to Install Latest Security Updates to Fix Actively Exploited Flaw
Google releases Android security update to address actively exploited vulnerability CVE-2024-32896. Users urged to install the patch immediately.
4 months ago
Update Your Pixel Now to Patch This Security Flaw
Google acknowledged one of the security vulnerabilities it patched this month is actively being exploited in the wild. That means if your Pixel isn't updated, it's vulnerable to hacking.
6 months ago
Refferences
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability started trending
CISA Reported
Vulnerability published
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Exploit known to exist
First article discovered by BleepingComputer
Vulnerability Reserved