CVE-2024-40660 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In setTransactionState of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to change protected display attributes 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	14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/064ce6e3235b6318beMailing ListPatch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/b6ddf525be3c2abbdeMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-11-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40660?

CVE-2024-40660 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In setTransactionState of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to change protected display attributes due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no ...

How severe is CVE-2024-40660?

CVE-2024-40660 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-2024-40660?

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