CVE-2024-0017: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jan 1, 2024
·
Updated

In shouldUseNoOpLocation of CameraActivity.java, there is a possible confused deputy due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android
android/platform/packages/apps/camera2>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-01-01
14-next:2024-01-01
android/platform/packages/apps/camera2>=11:0<11:2024-01-01
11:2024-01-01
android/platform/packages/apps/camera2>=12:0<12:2024-01-01
12:2024-01-01
android/platform/packages/apps/camera2>=12L:0<12L:2024-01-01
12L:2024-01-01
android/platform/packages/apps/camera2>=13:0<13:2024-01-01
13:2024-01-01
android/platform/packages/apps/camera2>=14:0<14:2024-01-01
14:2024-01-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Camera2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14-next:2024-01-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Camera2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11:2024-01-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Camera2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12:2024-01-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Camera2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12L:2024-01-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Camera2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2024-01-01
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Camera2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2024-01-01

Event History

Jan 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jan 3, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0017?

CVE-2024-0017 has a severity level that denotes a potential risk of local information disclosure due to a permissions bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0017?

To address CVE-2024-0017, users should update their Android devices to the latest patches provided by Google.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-0017?

CVE-2024-0017 affects Google Android versions 11.0 through 14.0.

4

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2024-0017?

Yes, user interaction is necessary for the exploitation of CVE-2024-0017.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0017?

CVE-2024-0017 is classified as a confused deputy vulnerability due to a permissions bypass.

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