CVE-2024-31317
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2024-31317 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's ZygoteProcess.java that affects multiple functions. The vulnerability allows potential code execution as any app through WRITESECURESETTINGS permission due to unsafe deserialization. This security flaw affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from unsafe deserialization in multiple functions within ZygoteProcess.java. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges. The impact is significant as it allows for high levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. No user interaction is required for exploitation (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

A patch has been released to address this vulnerability. The fix is documented in the Android security bulletin and implemented through a code change in the platform/frameworks/base repository (Android Source).

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