Google Android 13/14 FooterActionsViewModel.kt onForegroundServiceButtonClicked variable initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 13/14. Affected by this issue is the function onForegroundServiceButtonClicked of the file FooterActionsViewModel.kt. The manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-34734. 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, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 13/14. Affected is the function onForegroundServiceButtonClicked of the file FooterActionsViewModel.kt. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-453. The product, by default, initializes an internal variable with an insecure or less secure value than is possible. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In onForegroundServiceButtonClicked of FooterActionsViewModel.kt, there is a possible way to disable the active VPN app from the lockscreen due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional 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-2024-34734 since 05/07/2024. 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 $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/17/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
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Class: Variable initialization
CWE: CWE-453
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

05/07/2024 🔍
08/16/2024 +101 days 🔍
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12/17/2024 +123 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-34734 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-34734
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274836
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 08/16/2024 09:05
Updated: 12/17/2024 23:42
Changes: 08/16/2024 09:05 (55), 08/17/2024 15:32 (13), 12/17/2024 23:42 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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