CVE-2024-34743: android Privilege Escalation — Fix

Description

In setTransactionState of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to perform tapjacking 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.

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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-1021 CWE-1021

CWE-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/3f85323b27d95a57bfa87cbf68dd4a143f9f88ad https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-08-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34743? +

In setTransactionState of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to perform tapjacking 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-34743? +

CVE-2024-34743 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-2024-34743? +

CVE-2024-34743 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-2024-34743? +

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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