Intent Security Bypass in Android Account Manager by Google
CVE-2024-40676

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-40676?

A vulnerability in the checkKeyIntent method of the AccountManagerService.java code allows for the bypass of intent security checks. This flaw could enable the installation of unauthorized applications through a confused deputy attack, resulting in local privilege escalation. Notably, the exploit does not require user interaction, which heightens the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities within the affected Android ecosystem.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 15

Android 14

Android 13

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-10-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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