CVE-2024-29779 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.4 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges on Android devices without user interaction or additional execution privileges.

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-2024-29779?

CVE-2024-29779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Sep 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-29779?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29779?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-29779 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-29779 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-329701910, A-336862373, ASB-A-329701910, GHSA-xr4c-mmrv-3h6c, PUB-A-336862373.

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