CVE-2024-3108
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Motorola's Time Weather Widget allows malicious local applications to access device location data without proper authorization. It affects Android devices with the vulnerable widget installed, potentially exposing user location privacy.
💻 Affected Systems
- Motorola Time Weather Widget
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Malicious app continuously tracks device location without user knowledge, enabling physical surveillance, stalking, or location-based attacks.
Likely Case
Adware or data-harvesting apps silently collect location data for profiling or targeted advertising.
If Mitigated
With proper app permissions and security controls, only authorized apps can access location data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires malicious app installation on target device. Exploitation involves crafting implicit intents to bypass location permission checks.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified in advisory
Vendor Advisory: https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/178863
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Motorola Time Weather Widget via Google Play Store. 2. Ensure device OS is updated to latest version. 3. Review app permissions after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or Remove Widget
androidRemove the vulnerable Time Weather Widget from device
Long press widget > Remove or Uninstall
Restrict Location Permissions
androidDisable location access for all non-essential apps
Settings > Apps > App permissions > Location > Deny for suspicious apps
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Uninstall Motorola Time Weather Widget completely
- Use device security settings to block location access for all apps except essential ones
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if Motorola Time Weather Widget is installed and has location permissions enabled.Check Version:
Settings > Apps > Motorola Time Weather Widget > App infoVerify Fix Applied:
Verify widget is updated to latest version in Google Play Store and location permissions are properly restricted.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple location access requests from non-location apps
- Intent broadcasts to location services
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected location data transmission to external servers
SIEM Query:
App logs showing location access without proper user consent or permission grants