What is the severity of CVE-2024-43088?

CVE-2024-43088 is classified as a local escalation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43088?

To address CVE-2024-43088, update your Android device to the latest version provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-43088?

CVE-2024-43088 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, 14.0, and 15.0.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-43088?

The impact of CVE-2024-43088 includes potential manipulation of app permission settings across user boundaries.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-43088?

No, CVE-2024-43088 can be exploited without any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-43088

high

8.4

CWE

862

4/11/2024

13/11/2024

25/3/2025

CVE-2024-43088

First published: Mon Nov 04 2024(Updated: )

In multiple functions in AppInfoBase.java, there is a possible way to manipulate app permission settings belonging to another user on the device due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege across user boundaries with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	=12.0
Android	=12.1
Android	=13.0
Android	=14.0
Android	=15.0

Remedy

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/975c28535419be1cc45f66712f41e4a7a40e6001

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-11-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43088?
CVE-2024-43088 is classified as a local escalation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43088?
To address CVE-2024-43088, update your Android device to the latest version provided by Google.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-43088?
CVE-2024-43088 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, 14.0, and 15.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-43088?
The impact of CVE-2024-43088 includes potential manipulation of app permission settings across user boundaries.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-43088?
No, CVE-2024-43088 can be exploited without any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

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