CVE-2024-29748: pixel — Actively Exploited & Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Apr 4, 2024 Remediation due: Apr 25, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-755 CWE-755

CWE-280 CWE-280

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	< 2024-04-05
google	pixel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01 https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01

Other References

https://twitter.com/GrapheneOS/status/1775308208472813609 https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-29748

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29748? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-29748? +

CVE-2024-29748 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29748? +

CVE-2024-29748 affects products from google, specifically: android, pixel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-29748? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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