What is the severity of CVE-2024-40652?

CVE-2024-40652 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40652?

To resolve CVE-2024-40652, ensure that your device is updated with the latest security patch provided by Google for Android versions affected.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2024-40652?

CVE-2024-40652 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-40652?

Yes, user interaction is necessary for the successful exploitation of CVE-2024-40652.

What are the implications of CVE-2024-40652?

CVE-2024-40652 could allow an attacker to gain access to the Settings app during the device provisioning process, leading to potential local privilege escalation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-40652

high

7.8

CWE

862

3/9/2024

11/9/2024

17/12/2024

CVE-2024-40652

First published: Tue Sep 03 2024(Updated: )

In onCreate of SettingsHomepageActivity.java, there is a possible way to access the Settings app while the device is provisioning due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=12.0
Android	=12.1
Android	=13.0
Android	=14.0

Remedy

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/2909433f7d59dcdd0c74044b1c8e9f48927193dc

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40652?
CVE-2024-40652 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40652?
To resolve CVE-2024-40652, ensure that your device is updated with the latest security patch provided by Google for Android versions affected.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2024-40652?
CVE-2024-40652 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-40652?
Yes, user interaction is necessary for the successful exploitation of CVE-2024-40652.
What are the implications of CVE-2024-40652?
CVE-2024-40652 could allow an attacker to gain access to the Settings app during the device provisioning process, leading to potential local privilege escalation.

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