CVE-2024-0044: Input Validation

Published Mar 4, 2024
·
Updated

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible run-as any app due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not 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>=15-next:0<15-next:2024-10-01
15-next:2024-10-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12:0<12:2024-10-01
12:2024-10-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12L:0<12L:2024-10-01
12L:2024-10-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=13:0<13:2024-10-01
13:2024-10-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14:0<14:2024-10-01
14:2024-10-01

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:2024-10-01
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12:2024-10-01
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12L:2024-10-01
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13:2024-10-01
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14:2024-10-01

Event History

Mar 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jun 18, 2024
Exploit Published
via GitHub·09:22 AM
Oct 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Oct 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0044?

The severity of CVE-2024-0044 is rated as high due to potential local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0044?

Fixing CVE-2024-0044 involves updating to the latest version of Android where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-0044?

CVE-2024-0044 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

4

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2024-0044?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2024-0044.

5

What does CVE-2024-0044 entail?

CVE-2024-0044 involves improper input validation in PackageInstallerService.java that could allow any app to run.

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