How severe is CVE-2024-0044?

CVE-2024-0044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0044?

CVE-2024-0044 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0044?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15847.

When was CVE-2024-0044 published?

CVE-2024-0044 was published on 2024-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0044

CVE-2024-0044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-15847
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2024-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible run-as any app due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0044?: In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible run-as any app due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2024-0044?: CVE-2024-0044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0044?: CVE-2024-0044 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15847.
When was CVE-2024-0044 published?: CVE-2024-0044 was published on 2024-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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