#VU96756 Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2024-40662

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96756

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40662

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 execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Framework component. A local application can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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

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External links
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/e7af00cafb52a25933ec4edb80c5111d42af0237
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-09-01

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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.