CVE-2024-29748 Android Pixel Privilege Escalation
A logic error in Android allows local attackers to escalate privileges with user interaction, requiring a security patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 4 Apr 2024
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-29748?
CVE-2024-29748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-29748?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29748?
Apply the vendor's patch. US federal agencies must fix it by 25 Apr 2024.
Is CVE-2024-29748 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2024-29748 in the wild since at least 4 Apr 2024.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-318507188, GHSA-w9xx-xhpg-c678, PUB-A-318507188.