CVE-2024-40240: n/a
An incorrect access control issue in HomeServe Home Repair' android app - 3.3.4 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in HomeServe Home Repair Android app version 3.3.4 involves incorrect access control related to the fingerprint authentication feature. A nearby attacker can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges without requiring user interaction or prior privileges. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires physical proximity (AV:P), has low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact includes high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker physically near the device can escalate privileges through the fingerprint authentication mechanism, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or functions within the app. This could lead to compromise of confidentiality and integrity of user data or app operations. There is no reported impact on system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should be cautious about physical access to their devices and consider disabling fingerprint authentication if possible to reduce risk.
CVE-2024-40240: n/a
Description
An incorrect access control issue in HomeServe Home Repair' android app - 3.3.4 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in HomeServe Home Repair Android app version 3.3.4 involves incorrect access control related to the fingerprint authentication feature. A nearby attacker can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges without requiring user interaction or prior privileges. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires physical proximity (AV:P), has low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact includes high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker physically near the device can escalate privileges through the fingerprint authentication mechanism, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or functions within the app. This could lead to compromise of confidentiality and integrity of user data or app operations. There is no reported impact on system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should be cautious about physical access to their devices and consider disabling fingerprint authentication if possible to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6ca6b7ef31ef0b567314
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:41:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/05/2026, 21:53:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 43
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