CVE-2024-0048 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In Session of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible method to retain foreground service privileges due to incorrect handling of null responses. 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	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-230

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/2c236cde5505ee0e88cfMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-03-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/2c236cde5505ee0e88cfMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-03-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-0048?

CVE-2024-0048 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Session of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible method to retain foreground service privileges due to incorrect handling of null responses. This could lead to local escalation of privile...

How severe is CVE-2024-0048?

CVE-2024-0048 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-2024-0048?

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