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Known exploited vulnerability

CVE-2024-29748

highCVSS 3.1 7.8In CISA KEVEPSS 0.68%Published · Google

The short answer

CVE-2024-29748 affects Google Android and is rated high (CVSS 7.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-04-04: attackers are using it, so patch it first.

What it is

there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-755, CWE-280.

Severity

7.8 high

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploited (CISA KEV)

Yes, since Apr 4, 2024

Federal due date Apr 25, 2024

EPSS, next 30 days

0.68%

Higher than 53% of scored CVEs

How it can be exploited

Attack vector
Local
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality impact
High
Integrity impact
High
Availability impact
High

What CISA says to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected products

Android, android, pixel. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2024-29748 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-29748 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-04-04, with a federal remediation due date of 2024-04-25.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29748?

CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.

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