Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 11, 2024· Updated Sep 11, 2024

CVE-2024-40657

Description

In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Affected products

Google/Androidv5
Range: 14

Patches

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References

android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603mitre
source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01mitre

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