CVE-2024-29748KEV · OVERDUE

Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High · published April 5, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 51.7th percentile for exploit probability.

913
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.7
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky logic error could let a user elevate their privileges without needing any special execution rights! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef forgets to check the customer’s ID before letting them behind the counter. With just a little creativity, someone could start cooking up trouble! If an attacker takes advantage of this bypass, they could gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the system, potentially allowing them to read, modify, or delete critical information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for data integrity and privacy!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef forgets to check the customer’s ID before letting them behind the counter. With just a little creativity, someone could start cooking up trouble! This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the code that allows for a local escalation of privileges, meaning that a regular user can execute actions typically reserved for higher-privileged users, all without needing additional rights.

What to do

If an attacker takes advantage of this bypass, they could gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the system, potentially allowing them to read, modify, or delete critical information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for data integrity and privacy! To mitigate this risk, immediately review the affected code for logic flaws and implement proper validation checks. Ensure your systems are updated with the latest patches to address this issue, and train users to recognize potential exploitation attempts. Act now! You've got this! With a little diligence, you can secure your systems and uphold your superhero status! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00676 · 51.7th percentile
Published
2024-04-05T20:02Z
KEV added
2024-04-04 · due 2024-04-25
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 APR 20:02Z
    there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code
    cvelistv5
  • 04 APR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Apr 25
    kev