CVE-2024-47039 OOB Read in the android.hardware.boot.IBootControl/default service

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A local attacker can read out-of-bounds memory in the Android boot control service, leading to information disclosure without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-47039?

CVE-2024-47039 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 18 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In isSlotMarkedSuccessful of BootControl.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local  information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User  interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-47039?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47039?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-47039 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-47039 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-353516777, GHSA-gvx5-h8g7-3fhv, PUB-A-353516777.

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