#VU87044 Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2024-0047

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87044

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-2024-0047

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 14, 14

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External links
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3cd8a2c783fc736627b38f639fe4e239abcf6af1
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/bd5cc7f03256b328438b9bc3791c6b811a2f1f17
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f516739398746fef7e0cf1437d9a40e2ad3c10bb
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-03-01

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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.