CVE-2024-49731
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Publication date: 2025-09-04

Last updated on: 2025-09-05

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

Description
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.
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Published
2025-09-04
Last Modified
2025-09-05
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2024-49731
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 13.0
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CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is caused by a logic error in the code related to the file apk-versions.txt, which can corrupt telemetry opt-in settings on other Pixel Watches when setting up a new Pixel Watch. This means that the settings controlling telemetry data collection might be unintentionally changed on other devices.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is a local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with local access could gain higher privileges without needing additional execution privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction.

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