CVE-2024-27227 Memory corruption in Android

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A malicious DNS response can trigger out-of-bounds memory issues in Android, potentially allowing code execution or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-27227?

CVE-2024-27227 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A malicious DNS response can trigger a number of OOB reads, writes, and other memory issues

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27227?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27227?

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-2024-27227 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27227 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-289507739, GHSA-cqwq-wj9g-qgrx, PUB-A-289507739.

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