#VU103541 Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2024-49743

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103541

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-2024-49743

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, 15, 12L

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External links
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/72a3d2d72c39fd48f0a960a1b3c1e16e307421df
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/b8a1a5d47c3916fe08deefaefd8772092b4fb03c
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f1fd60bb80f9ea95c61b5392102a4afedd948188
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-02-01

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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.