CVE-2024-49736 — Operator Precedence Logic Error in Packages Apps Settings

CWE-783 — Operator Precedence Logic ErrorCWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions5 documents5 sources
Severity
5.5MEDIUMNVD
EPSS
0.1%
top 78.39%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
2
Platform Packages Apps SettingsGoogle Android
Timeline
PublishedJan 21
Latest updateJan 22

Description

In onClick of MainClear.java, there is a possible way to trigger factory reset without explicit user consent due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 3.6

Affected Packages3 packages

▶Androidplatform/packages_apps_settings12:0 — 12:2025-01-01+3
▶CVEListV5google/android4 versions+3
▶NVDgoogle/android4 versions+3

🔴Vulnerability Details

3
GHSA
GHSA-c4mr-f695-j8p8: In onClick of MainClear↗2025-01-22
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CVEList
CVE-2024-49736: In onClick of MainClear↗2025-01-21
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OSV
CVE-2024-49736: In onClick of MainClear↗2025-01-01
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
Android
CVE-2024-49736: Android Security Bulletin 2025-01-01 CVE: CVE-2024-49736 Severity: HIGH Type: DoS Affected AOSP versions: 12, 12L, 13, 14 References: A-316578327↗2025-01-01
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