CVE-2024-29753 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check in the Android thermal management unit allows local attackers to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-29753?
CVE-2024-29753 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In tmu_set_control_temp_step of tmu.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-29753?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29753?
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-2024-29753 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-29753 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-315316911, GHSA-mg9w-gjgf-qggr, PUB-A-315316911.