CVE-2024-45351
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Xiaomi Game Center allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices through improper input validation. It affects users of Xiaomi devices with the vulnerable Game Center application installed. Successful exploitation could lead to complete device compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- Xiaomi Game Center
⚠️ 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
Full device compromise allowing installation of malware, data theft, and persistent backdoor access
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation leading to unauthorized app installation and data access
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper app sandboxing and security controls in place
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access or delivery through another vulnerability. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Update through Xiaomi Game Center app updates or MIUI system updates
Vendor Advisory: https://trust.mi.com/zh-CN/misrc/bulletins/advisory?cveId=549
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Open Xiaomi Game Center app 2. Check for updates in app settings 3. Install available updates 4. Alternatively, check for MIUI system updates in device settings
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or remove Game Center
AndroidTemporarily disable or uninstall the Xiaomi Game Center application
Settings > Apps > Game Center > Disable/Uninstall
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict app permissions and disable unnecessary features in Game Center settings
- Implement mobile device management (MDM) policies to restrict app installations and monitor for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Game Center app version and compare against latest available version in app storeCheck Version:
Settings > Apps > Game Center > App infoVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Game Center app is updated to latest version and no longer shows available updates📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual Game Center process activity
- Unexpected app installations via Game Center
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious network connections originating from Game Center process
SIEM Query:
process_name:"Game Center" AND (event_type:"privilege_escalation" OR event_type:"code_execution")