CVE-2024-23708: Task Hijacking Using startActivityForResults - Phone by Google Example

platform/frameworks/base Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

01/05/2024

Disclosed on

CVE-2024-23708

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

High

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

CVE-2024-23708: In multiple functions of NotificationManagerService.java, there is a possible way to not show a toast message when a clipboard message has been accessed. Affects platform/frameworks/base across 5 version ranges.

>= 12:0, < 12:2024-05-01 >= 12L:0, < 12L:2024-05-01 >= 13:0, < 13:2024-05-01 >= 14:0, < 14:2024-05-01 >= 14-next:0, < 14-next:2024-05-01

Fixed in 14-next:2024-05-01. How to fix ↓

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Background

The package under scrutiny is platform/frameworks/base, which is a part of the Android ecosystem. It provides the fundamental functionalities and components for the Android operating system. The vulnerability affects multiple functions in the NotificationManagerService.java file. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the display of a toast message when a clipboard message has been accessed. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. User interaction is not necessary for exploitation.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the NotificationManagerService.java file. It allows an attacker to bypass the display of a toast message when a clipboard message is accessed. This can be exploited to gain local escalation of privilege without needing additional execution privileges. The vulnerability is considered high severity. The affected versions include Android 12, Android 12L, Android 13, and Android 14. The vulnerability has been fixed in the latest versions of the platform/frameworks/base package.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

14-next:2024-05-01

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the vulnerability in the platform/frameworks/base package allows for task hijacking using startActivityForResults. It can lead to local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. It is recommended to update the package to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.

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