2026-03-02 19:2CVE-2024-31328google_android
PUBLISHED5.2

In broadcastIntentLockedTraced of BroadcastController.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities from the background on the paired companion phone 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.

Problem type

  • Elevation of privilege

Affected products

Google

Android

16 - AFFECTED

14 - AFFECTED

References

GitHub Security Advisories

GHSA-6h7w-7mf4-j36x

In broadcastIntentLockedTraced of BroadcastController.java, there is a possible way to launch...

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6h7w-7mf4-j36x

In broadcastIntentLockedTraced of BroadcastController.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities from the background on the paired companion phone 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.

JSON source

https://cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-2024-31328
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