CVE-2024-49720 Details
Description
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.
A logic error in the Permissions.java file of the Android Permission Controller module could allow unauthorized modification of user location permissions. This vulnerability enables local elevation of privilege, requiring no additional execution rights or user interaction for exploitation.
Users can update their devices to the April 2025 security patch level to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 4, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google android | 13.0 14.0 15.0 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 2, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |