7.8
HIGH
CVE-2024-34720
Android Zygote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description

In com_android_internal_os_ZygoteCommandBuffer_nativeForkRepeatedly of com_android_internal_os_ZygoteCommandBuffer.cpp, there is a possible method to perform arbitrary code execution in any app zygote processes 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.

INFO

Published Date :

July 9, 2024, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 17, 2024, 6:21 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-34720 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Google android
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-34720.

URL Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/293e9ac230851acbec73f5ab12928d113d6283e1 Mailing List Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/293e9ac230851acbec73f5ab12928d113d6283e1 Mailing List Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01 Patch Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-34720 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Changed Reference Type https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/293e9ac230851acbec73f5ab12928d113d6283e1 No Types Assigned https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/293e9ac230851acbec73f5ab12928d113d6283e1 Mailing List, Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/293e9ac230851acbec73f5ab12928d113d6283e1 No Types Assigned https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/293e9ac230851acbec73f5ab12928d113d6283e1 Mailing List, Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01 No Types Assigned https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01 Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01 No Types Assigned https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01 Patch, Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/293e9ac230851acbec73f5ab12928d113d6283e1
    Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 12, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-783
    Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 09, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In com_android_internal_os_ZygoteCommandBuffer_nativeForkRepeatedly of com_android_internal_os_ZygoteCommandBuffer.cpp, there is a possible method to perform arbitrary code execution in any app zygote processes 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.
    Added Reference Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance) https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/293e9ac230851acbec73f5ab12928d113d6283e1 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance) https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01 [No types assigned]
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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