CVE-2024-23709 Memory corruption in Android

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

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:TumbleweedAll versions3.6.14-1.1

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.

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Sources

Also known as A-317780080, ASB-A-317780080, GHSA-xw97-mfvw-wc3w, openSUSE-SU-2024:14401-1.

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