CVE-2024-0019: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jan 1, 2024
·
Updated

In setListening of AppOpsControllerImpl.java, there is a possible way to hide the microphone privacy indicator when restarting systemUI due to a missing check for active recordings. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-01-01
14-next:2024-01-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12:0<12:2024-01-01
12:2024-01-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12L:0<12L:2024-01-01
12L:2024-01-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=13:0<13:2024-01-01
13:2024-01-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=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/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

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

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

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

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

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

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

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

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base 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-2024-0019?

CVE-2024-0019 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to local denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0019?

To fix CVE-2024-0019, ensure your Android device is updated to the latest version that addresses this issue.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-0019?

CVE-2024-0019 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

4

What causes the issue in CVE-2024-0019?

The issue in CVE-2024-0019 is caused by a missing check for active recordings in the setListening function of AppOpsControllerImpl.java.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-0019?

Yes, user interaction is needed to exploit CVE-2024-0019.

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