CVE-2024-27229 Null dereference in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

A missing null check in Android's call barring service allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service without user interaction.

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

What is CVE-2024-27229?

CVE-2024-27229 is a high-severity 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

In ss_SendCallBarringPwdRequiredIndMsg of ss_CallBarring.c, there is a possible null pointer deref due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27229?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27229?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-27229 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27229 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-289173691, GHSA-4ph3-7qqh-5h7g, PUB-A-289173691.

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