CVE-2024-31334 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in the Android kernel allows local attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code without user interaction.
- 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-2024-31334?
CVE-2024-31334 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In DevmemIntFreeDefBackingPage of devicemem_server.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-31334?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31334?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-31334 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-31334 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-337947582, ASB-A-337947582, GHSA-gmc6-phvp-c2g2.