Android PackageInstallerService Run-As Escalation CVE-2024-0044
CVE-2024-0044 Published on March 11, 2024

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible run-as any app due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2024-0044 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2024-0044. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is a Special Element Injection Vulnerability?

The software does not adequately filter user-controlled input for special elements with control implications.

CVE-2024-0044 has been classified to as a Special Element Injection vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2024-0044

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Affected Versions

Google Android: google android:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
7.00%
Percentile
91.61%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.