{"id":84547,"date":"2025-10-24T23:30:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T23:30:21","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-28T11:37:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:37:27","slug":"cve-2024-49720-escalation-of-privilege-via-location-permissions-override","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-49720-escalation-of-privilege-via-location-permissions-override\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-49720: Escalation of Privilege via Location Permissions Override<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2024-49720 is a critical vulnerability that has been identified in multiple functions of Permissions.java. Due to a logic error in the code, this vulnerability allows potential attackers to override a user’s location permissions. The issue is significant as it can lead to local escalation of privilege<\/a> without requiring any additional execution privileges. Furthermore, user interaction is not required for the vulnerability to be exploited, thereby increasing the risk of potential system compromise<\/a> or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2024-49720
\nSeverity: High (7.8 CVSS)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Local escalation of privilege<\/a>, potential system compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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