CVE-2024-0036 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In startNextMatchingActivity of ActivityTaskManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the restrictions on starting activities from the background 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 not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3eaaa9687e90c65f5176Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-02-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3eaaa9687e90c65f5176Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-02-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-0036?

CVE-2024-0036 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In startNextMatchingActivity of ActivityTaskManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the restrictions on starting activities from the background due to a logic error in the code. This co...

How severe is CVE-2024-0036?

CVE-2024-0036 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-0036?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.