CVE-2024-32896: Google Android Privilege Escalation Flaw

CVE-2024-32896 Overview

There is a possible way to bypass 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 needed for exploitation.

Critical Impact

High severity vulnerability allowing privilege escalation due to logic error. Confirmed exploitation in the wild.

Affected Products

• Google Android

Discovery Timeline

• 2024-06-13 - CVE CVE-2024-32896 published to NVD
• 2025-10-24 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-32896

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability allows for privilege escalation on Android devices by exploiting a logic error in the code. It affects the operating system level, enabling unauthorized access and control without requiring high user privileges.

Root Cause

A logic error in the operating system's permission handling mechanism allows for bypassing normal privilege checks, leading to unauthorized actions.

Attack Vector

Local attack vector, requiring user interaction to exploit the logic flaw.

// Example exploitation code (sanitized)
#include <iostream>

void exploit() {
    // Logic bypass demonstration
    if (checkPrivilege() == false) {
        escalatePrivilege();
    }
}

bool checkPrivilege() {
    // Incorrect logic leading to bypass
    return false;
}

void escalatePrivilege() {
    std::cout << "Privilege escalated!" << std::endl;
}

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-32896

Indicators of Compromise

• Unexpected privilege increase in logs
• Unusual binary executions
• Unauthorized changes to system files

Detection Strategies

Utilize security monitoring tools to detect anomalous privilege changes on devices. Verify application signatures to ensure binaries have not been modified.

Monitoring Recommendations

Implement continuous monitoring using EDR solutions such as SentinelOne to identify and alert on suspect local activities and privilege escalation attempts.

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-32896

Immediate Actions Required

• Apply the latest security patches from Google
• Restrict application installation from unknown sources
• Monitor device logs for unusual activities

Patch Information

Google has released a security patch addressing this logic error. Update affected Android devices with the patch available in the June 2024 Android Security Bulletin.

Workarounds

As an immediate mitigation, restrict access by implementing additional user access controls, monitoring for unusual privilege escalations, and using mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies.

# Configuration example
# Enforcing security policy
adb shell settings put secure install_non_market_apps 0