VDB-284401 · CVE-2024-40660 · GCVE-0-2024-40660

Google Android 14/15 SurfaceFlinger.cpp setTransactionState state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function setTransactionState of the file SurfaceFlinger.cpp. This manipulation causes state issue. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-40660. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 14/15. Affected by this vulnerability is the function setTransactionState of the file SurfaceFlinger.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-371. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In setTransactionState of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to change protected display attributes 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.

The advisory is shared at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-40660 since 07/08/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/18/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
CAPEC: 🔍
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

07/08/2024 🔍
11/13/2024 +128 days 🔍
11/13/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/18/2024 +34 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-40660 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-40660
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284401
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2024 20:34
Updated: 12/18/2024 00:08
Changes: 11/13/2024 20:34 (56), 12/18/2024 00:08 (21)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103