CVE-2024-40676
In checkKeyIntent of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass intent security check and install an unknown app due to a confused...
- Published
- Jan 28, 2025
- Updated
- Feb 6, 2025
- Assigning CNA
- google_android
- Evidence observed
- Aug 25, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 6.5%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
In checkKeyIntent of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass intent security check and install an unknown app 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.
Sources
1Exploit code for CVE-2024-40676, targeting a specific vulnerability in Android accounts. Provides proof-of-concept implementation for security testing and research.
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