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7.8

Android framework may lose permission changes, allowing privilege gain

CVE-2024-49735 · published 1 year ago
Summary

The core Android system code that manages app permissions can fail to save new settings when the device runs out of resources. This failure could let a user on the device increase their own access rights without needing to run any special code. Updating the device to the latest Android release or applying the vendor's security patch will resolve the issue.

What to do
  • Update google platform/frameworks/base to version 15-next:2025-01-01.
  • Update google platform/frameworks/base to version 15:2025-01-01.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
– google android 15.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Android google platform/frameworks/base >= 15-next:0, < 15-next:2025-01-01
>= 15:0, < 15:2025-01-01
Fix: upgrade to 15-next:2025-01-01
Original advisory text
In multiple locations, there is a possible failure to persist permissions settings due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileg...
In multiple locations, there is a possible failure to persist permissions settings due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions
Timeline
Published1 Jan 2025
Updated30 Sep 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-49735 · NVD
ASB-A-345881518 · OSV
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