CVE-2024-0035: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 1, 2024
·
Updated

In onNullBinding of TileLifecycleManager.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background due to a missing null check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not 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/frameworks/base>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-02-01
14-next:2024-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=11:0<11:2024-02-01
11:2024-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12:0<12:2024-02-01
12:2024-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12L:0<12L:2024-02-01
12L:2024-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=13:0<13:2024-02-01
13:2024-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14:0<14:2024-02-01
14:2024-02-01

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:2024-02-01
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 11:2024-02-01
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12:2024-02-01
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12L:2024-02-01
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13:2024-02-01
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14:2024-02-01

Event History

Feb 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 5, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:08 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0035?

CVE-2024-0035 is considered a local escalation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0035?

To fix CVE-2024-0035, update your device to the latest version of Android provided by Google.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-0035?

CVE-2024-0035 affects Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

4

Does exploiting CVE-2024-0035 require user interaction?

No, exploiting CVE-2024-0035 does not require any user interaction.

5

What aspect of the TileLifecycleManager.java is vulnerable in CVE-2024-0035?

CVE-2024-0035 is vulnerable due to a missing null check in the onNullBinding method.

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