there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code.
Affects supported Pixel devices with the Pixel Firmware component. The fix is in security patch level 2024-04-05 or later, and no vendor severity rating is given.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 2024-04-05
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The affected software is an unspecified product containing a logic error that allows a bypass of its security controls. A local attacker could use this flaw to gain higher privileges on the system, and exploitation requires some user interaction.
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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.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CVE published
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Google Android
Android kernel
References 1
source.android.com
Questions about CVE-2024-29748
What does this mean?
A logic error in the Pixel Firmware code allows a bypass that leads to elevation of privilege, which means gaining more access rights than intended.Source: source.android.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Supported Pixel devices with the Pixel Firmware component are covered. To check a device, look at its security patch level in the software information settings; levels before 2024-04-05 predate the fix.Source: source.android.com
What should I do about it?
Install the security patch level 2024-04-05 or later on affected Pixel devices.Source: source.android.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-04-04, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data