CVE-2024-43771 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check in Android's Bluetooth stack allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via proximal connections 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-2024-43771?
CVE-2024-43771 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 21 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In gatts_process_read_req of gatt_sr.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43771?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43771?
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-2024-43771 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43771 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-364027949, ASB-A-364027949, GHSA-v4mm-j7r5-wxq4.