CVE-2024-53834 Information disclosure in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds read in Android's SMS utility allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information without user interaction or privileges.

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

What is CVE-2024-53834?

CVE-2024-53834 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 3 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer of sms_Utilities.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53834?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53834?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-53834 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-53834 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-315649952, GHSA-3xpr-69r6-x5xc, PUB-A-315649952.

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