CVE-2024-45355
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authorization controls in Xiaomi phone frameworks, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive methods. It affects Xiaomi smartphones running vulnerable versions of their Android-based MIUI framework. Attackers could potentially access privileged functions without proper authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI framework
⚠️ 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
Complete compromise of device security allowing access to sensitive user data, system functions, and potential privilege escalation to root/system level.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to specific sensitive methods within the framework, potentially exposing user data or allowing manipulation of device settings.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper app sandboxing and security controls in place, potentially only affecting specific framework components.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation likely requires local access or malicious app with some permissions; no public exploit details available
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Xiaomi security updates for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://trust.mi.com/zh-CN/misrc/bulletins/advisory?cveId=553
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check for system updates in Settings
2. Install latest security update from Xiaomi
3. Restart device after update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict app installations
allOnly install apps from trusted sources like official app stores
Review app permissions
allRegularly review and restrict unnecessary app permissions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement mobile device management (MDM) with strict app control policies
- Use application allowlisting to prevent unauthorized app execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device security patch level in Settings > About phone > Android versionCheck Version:
Settings > About phone > MIUI versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify security patch date is after vulnerability disclosure (check Xiaomi advisory for specific dates)📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual framework method calls
- Authorization bypass attempts in system logs
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
Not applicable for typical mobile device deployments