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HIGH · 7.7

CVE-2024-40676

In checkKeyIntent of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass intent security check and install an unknown app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of pri...

Vulnerability Description

In checkKeyIntent of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass intent security check and install an unknown app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-843

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40676?

CVE-2024-40676 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). In checkKeyIntent of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass intent security check and install an unknown app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of pri...

How severe is CVE-2024-40676?

CVE-2024-40676 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40676?

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