CVE-2024-40659 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In getRegistration of RemoteProvisioningService.java, there is a possible way to permanently disable the AndroidKeyStore key generation feature by updating the attestation keys of all installed apps due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/RemoteKeyProvisioningMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40659?

CVE-2024-40659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In getRegistration of RemoteProvisioningService.java, there is a possible way to permanently disable the AndroidKeyStore key generation feature by updating the attestation keys of all installed apps d...

How severe is CVE-2024-40659?

CVE-2024-40659 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40659?

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