CVE-2024-0037: Low severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2024
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Updated

In applyCustomDescription of SaveUi.java, there is a possible way to view images belonging to a different user due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Other sources

In renderSuggestion of RemoteInlineSuggestionViewConnector.java , there is a possible way to view images belonging to a different user of the device due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

— OSV

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>=15-next:0<15-next:2025-02-01
15-next:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12:0<12:2025-02-01
12:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12L:0<12L:2025-02-01
12L:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=15:0<15:2025-02-01
15:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=13:0<13:2025-02-01
13:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14:0<14:2025-02-01
14:2025-02-01

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 15-next:2025-02-01
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12:2025-02-01
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12L:2025-02-01
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15:2025-02-01
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13:2025-02-01
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14:2025-02-01

Event History

Feb 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:08 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 1, 2025
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0037?

CVE-2024-0037 is a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0037?

To mitigate CVE-2024-0037, update your Android device to the latest version that includes the patch.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-0037?

The impact of CVE-2024-0037 allows unauthorized access to images belonging to different users.

4

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-0037?

CVE-2024-0037 affects Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

5

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2024-0037?

No, user interaction is not required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-0037.

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