Local Priv Escalation via Logic Error User Interaction Required
CVE-2024-29748 Published on April 5, 2024
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.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Android Pixel contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to interrupt a factory reset triggered by a device admin app.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by April 25, 2024: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-29748 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges
The application does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to access resources or functionality as specified by their permissions. This may cause it to follow unexpected code paths that may leave the application in an invalid state.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-29748
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version Android kernel is affected.
- Before 2024-04-05_patch is affected.
- Before * is unknown.
Exploit Probability
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