What is CVE-2024-49735?

CVE-2024-49735 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-01-21.

How severe is CVE-2024-49735?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2024-49735

In multiple locations, there is a possible failure to persist permissions settings due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.1th 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 15.0, 15

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49735?: CVE-2024-49735 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-01-21.
How severe is CVE-2024-49735?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.