CVE-2024-23704: Bypass DISALLOW_ADD_WIFI_CONFIG in WifiDialogActivity

platform/packages/apps/Settings Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

01/04/2024

Disclosed on

CVE-2024-23704

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

High

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

CVE-2024-23704: In onCreate of WifiDialogActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass the DISALLOW_ADD_WIFI_CONFIG restriction due to a missing permission check. Affects platform/packages/apps/Settings across 3 version ranges.

>= 13:0, < 13:2024-04-01 >= 14:0, < 14:2024-04-01 >= 14-next:0, < 14-next:2024-04-01

Fixed in 14-next:2024-04-01. How to fix ↓

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Background

The package under scrutiny is platform/packages/apps/Settings in the Android ecosystem. This package is responsible for managing various settings on an Android device, including Wi-Fi configurations. The WifiDialogActivity is a component within this package that allows users to view and modify Wi-Fi settings. It enforces certain restrictions, such as DISALLOW_ADD_WIFI_CONFIG, to prevent unauthorized access to Wi-Fi networks.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability exists in the onCreate method of WifiDialogActivity.java, where a missing permission check allows for bypassing the DISALLOW_ADD_WIFI_CONFIG restriction. This means that an attacker can connect to an untrusted Wi-Fi network without the necessary privileges. Exploiting this vulnerability does not require user interaction and can lead to local escalation of privilege. The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it undermines the security measures put in place to protect users from connecting to malicious Wi-Fi networks.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

14-next:2024-04-01

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The vulnerability in WifiDialogActivity allows for the bypassing of the DISALLOW_ADD_WIFI_CONFIG restriction, enabling unauthorized connection to untrusted Wi-Fi networks. It is crucial to update to the latest version of the platform/packages/apps/Settings package to apply the fix and mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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FAQ

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it allows an attacker to bypass the DISALLOW_ADD_WIFI_CONFIG restriction and connect to untrusted Wi-Fi networks. This can lead to local escalation of privilege and compromise the security of the device.