CVE-2024-27229 Null dereference in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-289173691, GHSA-4ph3-7qqh-5h7g, PUB-A-289173691.