CVE-2024-0036

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 16, 2024
Updated: Dec 16, 2024
CWE ID 284

Summary

CVE-2024-0036 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the ActivityTaskManagerService in Java. The issue lies within the 'startNextMatchingActivity' function of this component. A logic error in the code enables an attacker to bypass the restrictions on starting activities from the background, enabling local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability poses a significant risk and merits immediate attention from system administrators and developers.

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