CVE-2024-40652 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/2909433f7d59dMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40652?

CVE-2024-40652 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...

How severe is CVE-2024-40652?

CVE-2024-40652 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-2024-40652?

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