CVE-2024-49720

HIGH

Permissions.java - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

In multiple functions of Permissions.java, there is a possible way to override the state of the user's location permissions 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.

References (2)

[Product] https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Permission/+/e02775c62a81b99ba4cc693dd1885cc70c0bd5cf

[Vendor Advisory] https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-04-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0001

EPSS Percentile 0.8%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Classification

CWE

CWE-693

Status published

Affected Products (3)

google/android

Timeline

Published Sep 02, 2025

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026