Android PackageInstaller Carrier Restriction Bypass (CVE-2024-0046)
CVE-2024-0046 Published on March 11, 2024
In installExistingPackageAsUser of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible carrier restriction bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-0046 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-0046
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version 14 is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
- Version 12L is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
- Version 14 is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
- Version 12L is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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