CVE-2024-29748
Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Android Pixel
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.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 4 April 2024. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 25 April 2024.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 0.7%, which is higher than 52.5% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2024-29748 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2024-29748.
What does CVE-2024-29748 affect?
CVE-2024-29748 affects Android Pixel. 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-29748?
CVE-2024-29748 is rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.7%, higher than 52.5% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 25 April 2024.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2024-29748?
Apply the vendor patch for Android Pixel as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.