CVE-2024-40657

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via Confused Deputy in AccountTypePreferenceLoader

Title source: llm

Description

In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

Mailing List, Patch

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603

Patch, Vendor Advisory

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0004

EPSS Percentile 14.1%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

Details

CWE

CWE-269

Status published

Products (4)

google/android 12.0

google/android 12.1

google/android 13.0

google/android 14.0

Published Sep 11, 2024

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026