Privilege escalation in Google Android
CVE-2024-31320
In setSkipPrompt of AssociationRequest.java , there is a possible way to establish a companion device association without any confirmation due to CDM. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.003 (17.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12, 12L, 12.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Patch, Mailing List)
- security@android.com (Patch, Mailing List)
- security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-31320?
- CVE-2024-31320 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-07-09.
- How severe is CVE-2024-31320?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-31320 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.