CVE-2024-31311 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check in Android's stats_event.c allows local attackers to achieve privilege escalation 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
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-31311?
CVE-2024-31311 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Jul 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
In increment_annotation_count of stats_event.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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-31311?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31311?
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-2024-31311 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-31311 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-330054251, ASB-A-330054251, GHSA-g2w4-xpfp-74f3.