CVE-2024-29748
Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
April 5, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2024, 4:58 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Android Pixel contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to interrupt a factory reset triggered by a device admin app.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-29748 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-29748.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01 | Vendor Advisory |
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-29748 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Hacker News
Google Confirms CVE-2024-32896 Exploited in the Wild, Releases Android Security Patch
Vulnerability / Mobile Security Google has released its monthly security updates for the Android operating system to address a known security flaw that it said has come under active exploitation in th ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Google Patches New Android Kernel Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Mobile Security / Vulnerability Google has addressed a high-severity security flaw impacting the Android kernel that it has been actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024- ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Google fixes Android kernel zero-day exploited in targeted attacks
Image: MidjourneyAndroid security updates this month patch 46 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) exploited in targeted attacks. The zero-day, tracked as CVE-2024-36 ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-29748 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CWE NIST CWE-755 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 01, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-280 Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 08, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01 No Types Assigned https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01 Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:google:pixel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Apr. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Due Date 2024-04-25 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Vulnerability Name Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Added Date Added 2024-04-04 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 05, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Added Reference Google Devices https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01 [No types assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-29748 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-29748
weaknesses.