CVE-2024-49749 Integer overflow in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the GIF library allows remote code execution without user interaction or additional privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-49749?

CVE-2024-49749 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 21 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In DGifSlurp of dgif_lib.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49749?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49749?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-49749 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49749 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-355461643, ASB-A-355461643, GHSA-6cvp-82cv-4v82.

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