Logic Error in Android WiFi Configuration Leading to Denial of Service
CVE-2024-40674

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2025

Summary

A logic error in the function validateSsid of WifiConfigurationUtil.java allows for a potential overflow in a system configuration file. This flaw can lead to a local denial of service, enabling an attacker to affect the device's WiFi functionality without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction. Given this scenario, corrective measures should be undertaken to patch the vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Android 14

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/module...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-10-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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