CVE-2024-49720
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-09-02

Last updated on: 2025-09-04

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

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.
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Published
2025-09-02
Last Modified
2025-09-04
Generated
2026-05-07
AI Q&A
2025-09-03
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
NVD
CVE-2024-49720
EUVD
EUVD-2024-54953
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 13.0
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability is a logic error in multiple functions of Permissions.java that allows an attacker to override the state of the user's location permissions. This means the attacker can escalate their privileges locally without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access to location permissions on the device. This could compromise user privacy and security by exposing location data without the user's consent.


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