CVE-2024-29748: Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE-2024-29748 · Severity: critical · CVSS 7.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2024-04-04

A logic error in Android Pixel firmware allows for a local escalation of privilege by bypassing security measures. Specifically, an attacker can interrupt a factory reset triggered by a device admin app, potentially allowing unauthorized access to data or persistent control.

Technologies: Android Pixel. Vendors: Android.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2024-29748 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2024-29748 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 4 April 2024. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2024-29748?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 4 April 2024.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Android Pixel prior to 2024-04-05 patch level.
Is there a fix for CVE-2024-29748?
A patch was published on 2024-04-01: Vendor advisory published by Google. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2024-29748 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2024-29748?
Check whether you run Android Pixel. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Affected products

  • Google Android Pixel prior to 2024-04-05 patch level

Timeline

  • 2024-04-01: patched: Vendor advisory published by Google.
  • 2024-04-04: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
  • 2024-04-05: disclosed: NVD Published Date.
  • 2024-04-05: exploited: Reported as exploited in the wild.

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