CVE-2024-40657
"Atlassian AccountType Preference Loading Privilege Escalation Vulnerability"
Description
In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 11, 2024, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 17, 2024, 7:10 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
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-2024-40657.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603 | Mailing List Patch |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-40657 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Cyber Express
Cert-In Issues High Severity Warning for Android Users, Recommends Patching
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), functioning under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a high-severity warning aimed at users operating Android OS ... Read more
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The Cyber Express
Critical Update Alert! Patch Your Android Device Now (September 2024 Bulletin)
The Android Security Bulletin for September 2024 reveals critical information about vulnerabilities impacting Android devices. The bulletin highlights security issues that can compromise user data and ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-40657 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.
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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-Other 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/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603 No Types Assigned https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603 Mailing List, Patch Changed Reference Type https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01 No Types Assigned https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01 Patch, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 11, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-269 Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 11, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. 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/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603 [No types assigned] Added Reference Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance) https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01 [No types assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-40657 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-40657
weaknesses.