Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2024-40672
In onCreate of ChooserActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset protections due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
EPSS: 0.001 (0.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12, 14.0, 12L
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Product)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40672?
- CVE-2024-40672 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2025-01-28.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40672?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-40672 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.