CVE-2024-49720
HIGHDescription
In multiple functions of Permissions.java, there is a possible way to override the state of the user's location permissions 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.
How to fix
No published remediation has been found for this vulnerability's affected products yet.
Mitigation guidance may be in the linked vendor advisories in the References section below.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 1% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2013-2465 | Critical | 9.8 | 99% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2024-21412 | High | 8.1 | 95% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2013-0431 | Medium | 5.3 | 90% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2025-40536 | High | 8.1 | 82% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2019-1003030 | Critical | 9.9 | 76% | KEV | - |
| CVE-2025-0411 | High | 7.0 | 67% | KEV | Fix |
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