Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2024-40676
In checkKeyIntent of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass intent security check and install an unknown app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
EPSS: 0.002 (6.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12, 15.0, 14.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Product)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40676?
- CVE-2024-40676 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion). CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2025-01-28.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40676?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-40676 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.