Local Privilege Escalation in Android WindowOrganizerController by Google
CVE-2024-49737

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the WindowOrganizerController.java component where a logic error allows for the unintended launching of arbitrary activities as the system user ID. This flaw can lead to local privilege escalation without requiring any additional execution permissions or user interaction. This poses a significant security risk as it can enable malicious actors to exploit the underlying system permissions. Addressing this issue is critical to maintaining the integrity of the Android operating system.

Affected Version(s)

Android 15

Android 14

Android 13

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-01-01

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

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