In enableSystemPackageLPw of Settings.java, there is a possible way to prevent location access from working 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.
Weakness
The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 14.0 (including) | 14.0 (including) | |
| Android | 15.0 (including) | 15.0 (including) | |
| Android | 16.0 (including) | 16.0 (including) | |
| Android | 16.0-qpr2_beta_1 (including) | 16.0-qpr2_beta_1 (including) | |
| Android | 16.0-qpr2_beta_2 (including) | 16.0-qpr2_beta_2 (including) | |
| Android | 16.0-qpr2_beta_3 (including) | 16.0-qpr2_beta_3 (including) |
Related Attack Patterns
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- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/51.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/57.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/59.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/65.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/668.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/74.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/87.html