Unprivileged Apps Can Read Restricted App-Op States, Leading to Local Escalation of Privilege
CVE-2024-34738

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 August 2024

What is CVE-2024-34738?

In the AppOpsService component of Android, a vulnerability arises from a logic error within multiple functions of AppOpsService.java. This flaw allows unprivileged applications to access their own restrictRead app-op states. Exploitation of this bug can lead to local privilege escalation without the need for additional execution privileges. Notably, the exploitation does not require any user interaction, making it a significant concern for Android security.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 14

Android 13

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-08-01

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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