CVE-2024-53837 Integer overflow in Android
An integer overflow in Android's lwis_periodic_io.c allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-53837?
CVE-2024-53837 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In prepare_response of lwis_periodic_io.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53837?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53837?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-53837 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-53837 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-334780143, GHSA-xvwf-58fx-rg4f, PUB-A-334780143.