CVE-2024-40657 Information

Description

In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Reference

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603 https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01