Logic Error in Android Kernel Leads to Local Privilege Escalation
CVE-2024-40649

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2025
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What is CVE-2024-40649?

A vulnerability exists in the Android kernel due to a logic error, leading to a use-after-free condition. This flaw could enable an attacker to escalate privileges locally without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction. This makes it a serious threat for systems running the affected Android kernel version.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android SoC

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-10-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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