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Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Android - Pixel · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2024-04-04. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CVE-2024-29748

HighCVSS 7.8KEV
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

There is a possible way to bypass security due to a logic error in the code, which could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges, potentially leading to full device compromise. However, user interaction is required.

Recommendation

Apply patches provided by the system vendor. Limit user interaction with untrusted content.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS