CVE-2024-23709 Memory corruption in Android
A heap buffer overflow in Android allows remote attackers to disclose information via user interaction without additional privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-23709?
CVE-2024-23709 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 7 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In multiple locations, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23709?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
sonivox openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 3.6.14-1.1 |
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23709?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-23709 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23709 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-317780080, ASB-A-317780080, GHSA-xw97-mfvw-wc3w, openSUSE-SU-2024:14401-1.