Google Android up to 15 InstallPackageHelper.java installExistingPackageAsUser Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 12/12L/13/14/15. Affected by this issue is the function installExistingPackageAsUser of the file InstallPackageHelper.java. This manipulation causes Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-43081. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 12/12L/13/14/15 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function installExistingPackageAsUser of the file InstallPackageHelper.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-43081 since 08/05/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/18/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/05/2024 🔍
11/13/2024 +100 days 🔍
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12/18/2024 +35 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-43081 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-43081
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284395
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2024 20:07
Updated: 12/18/2024 03:03
Changes: 11/13/2024 20:07 (55), 12/18/2024 03:03 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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