Google Android 15 EditUserPhotoController.java showAvatarPicker information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 15. Impacted is the function showAvatarPicker of the file EditUserPhotoController.java. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-49722. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 15. This affects the function showAvatarPicker of the file EditUserPhotoController.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In showAvatarPicker of EditUserPhotoController.java, there is a possible cross user image leak due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure 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 uniquely identified as CVE-2024-49722 since 10/18/2024. The exploitability is told 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 $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/03/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

10/18/2024 CVE reserved
09/03/2025 +320 days Advisory disclosed
09/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-49722 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-49722
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322239
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2025 07:18
Changes: 09/03/2025 07:18 (56)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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