Privilege escalation in Google Android
CVE-2024-29779
there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.001 (0.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- dsap-vuln-management@google.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-29779?
- CVE-2024-29779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-09-13.
- How severe is CVE-2024-29779?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.