CVE-2024-39440 Null dereference in T606/T612/T616/T610/T618/T760/T770/T820/S8000
A null pointer dereference in the DRM service allows local attackers with system privileges to cause a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-39440?
CVE-2024-39440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In DRM service, there is a possible system crash due to null pointer dereference. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-39440 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-39440 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8r4p-vrx2-6q8p.