CVE-2024-49749 Integer overflow in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-355461643, ASB-A-355461643, GHSA-6cvp-82cv-4v82.