#VU105234 Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2024-49740

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105234

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49740

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Framework component. A local application can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: before 12L, 12, 13, 14, 15, 12L

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External links
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/bcb1316835dc31f33f0c3b409ee847c389c09d2b
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/services/Telephony/+/b1ab472f0f56146387d3822318394cb2525ad34c
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-03-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.