CVE-2024-32896: Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 2024
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Updated

Android Pixel contains an unspecified vulnerability in the firmware that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

In rebootRecoveryWithCommand of RecoverySystemService.java, there is a possible way to bypass a factory reset due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

— OSV

there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

— MITRE

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
Google Android
Android Pixel
android/platform/build/soong>=15-next:0<15-next:2024-09-01
15-next:2024-09-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=15-next:0<15-next:2024-09-01
15-next:2024-09-01
android/platform/hardware/interfaces>=15-next:0<15-next:2024-09-01
15-next:2024-09-01
android/platform/system/sepolicy>=15-next:0<15-next:2024-09-01
15-next:2024-09-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12:0<12:2024-09-01
12:2024-09-01
android/platform/system/sepolicy>=12:0<12:2024-09-01
12:2024-09-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12L:0<12L:2024-09-01
12L:2024-09-01
android/platform/system/sepolicy>=12L:0<12L:2024-09-01
12L:2024-09-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=13:0<13:2024-09-01
13:2024-09-01
android/platform/system/sepolicy>=13:0<13:2024-09-01
13:2024-09-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14:0<14:2024-09-01
14:2024-09-01
android/platform/system/sepolicy>=14:0<14:2024-09-01
14:2024-09-01
android/platform/build/soong>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-06-05
14-next:2024-06-05
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-06-05
14-next:2024-06-05
android/platform/hardware/interfaces>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-06-05
14-next:2024-06-05
android/platform/system/sepolicy>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-06-05
14-next:2024-06-05
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14:0<14:2024-06-05
14:2024-06-05
android/platform/system/sepolicy>=14:0<14:2024-06-05
14:2024-06-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/build/soong to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15-next:2024-09-01
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15-next:2024-09-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/hardware/interfaces to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15-next:2024-09-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/sepolicy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15-next:2024-09-01
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12:2024-09-01
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/sepolicy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12:2024-09-01
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12L:2024-09-01
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/sepolicy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12L:2024-09-01
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13:2024-09-01
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/sepolicy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2024-09-01
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14:2024-09-01
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/sepolicy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2024-09-01
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/build/soong to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14-next:2024-06-05
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14-next:2024-06-05
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/hardware/interfaces to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14-next:2024-06-05
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/sepolicy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14-next:2024-06-05
  17. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14:2024-06-05
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/sepolicy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2024-06-05

Event History

Jun 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 12, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:06 PM
Jun 13, 2024
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 5, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:40 PM
Sep 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:16 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32896?

CVE-2024-32896 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-32896?

To resolve CVE-2024-32896, ensure that your Android Pixel device is updated to the latest firmware version provided by Google.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2024-32896?

CVE-2024-32896 affects Google Pixel devices running the vulnerable version of the Android firmware.

4

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-32896?

Exploiting CVE-2024-32896 allows attackers to achieve local privilege escalation on the affected Android Pixel devices.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-32896?

No, CVE-2024-32896 can be exploited without requiring user interaction.

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