VDB-270996 · CVE-2024-31317 · GCVE-0-2024-31317

Google Android 12/12L/13/14 ZygoteProcess.java WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android 12/12L/13/14. Affected by this vulnerability is the function WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS of the file ZygoteProcess.java. The manipulation results in deserialization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-31317. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 12/12L/13/14. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS of the file ZygoteProcess.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In multiple functions of ZygoteProcess.java, there is a possible way to achieve code execution as any app via WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-31317 since 03/29/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/17/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (google_android): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

03/29/2024 🔍
07/09/2024 +101 days 🔍
07/09/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/17/2024 +161 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-31317 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-31317
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-270996
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2024 23:36
Updated: 12/17/2024 22:18
Changes: 07/09/2024 23:36 (56), 12/17/2024 22:18 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103