First published: Mon Jan 06 2025(Updated: )
In onCreate of NotificationAccessConfirmationActivity.java , there is a possible way to hide an app with notification access in Settings 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 | =12.0 | |
Android | =12.1 | |
Android | =13.0 | |
Android | =14.0 | |
Android | =15.0 | |
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CVE-2024-49742 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows local escalation of privilege.
To mitigate CVE-2024-49742, ensure that your application properly checks for notification access permissions before performing sensitive actions.
CVE-2024-49742 affects devices running Google Android operating systems that utilize the NotificationAccessConfirmationActivity.java.
CVE-2024-49742 is a local escalation of privilege vulnerability caused by a missing permission check.
Yes, user interaction is needed to exploit CVE-2024-49742.