Privilege escalation in Google Android
CVE-2024-0024
In multiple methods of UserManagerService.java, there is a possible failure to persist or enforce user restrictions due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.001 (1.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12, 14.0, 12L
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Patch, Mailing List)
- security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-0024?
- CVE-2024-0024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-07.
- How severe is CVE-2024-0024?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.