Google Android 13 apk-versions.txt privileges assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 13 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file apk-versions.txt. This manipulation causes Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-49731. 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 was found in Google Android 13. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file apk-versions.txt. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-266. A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In apk-versions.txt, there is a possible corruption of telemetry opt-in settings on other watches when setting up a new Pixel Watch 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 needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-49731 since 10/18/2024. 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 $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/06/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:apk-versions.txt it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-54968). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges assignment
CWE: 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
09/04/2025 +321 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/06/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-49731 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-49731
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322675
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2025 21:58
Updated: 09/06/2025 07:10
Changes: 09/04/2025 21:58 (55), 09/06/2025 04:52 (2), 09/06/2025 07:10 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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