CVE-2024-34734: android — Fix

Description

In onForegroundServiceButtonClicked of FooterActionsViewModel.kt, there is a possible way to disable the active VPN app from the lockscreen due to an insecure default value. 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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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1188 CWE-1188

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/207584fb6f820eba14251251d7e9331bfd57adb8 https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-08-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34734? +

In onForegroundServiceButtonClicked of FooterActionsViewModel.kt, there is a possible way to disable the active VPN app from the lockscreen due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-34734? +

CVE-2024-34734 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34734? +

CVE-2024-34734 affects products from google, specifically: android. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-34734? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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