Double Free in Google Android
CVE-2024-44098
In lwis_device_event_states_clear_locked of lwis_event.c, there is a possible privilege escalation due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Double Free
EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- dsap-vuln-management@google.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-44098?
- CVE-2024-44098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Double Free. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2024-10-25.
- How severe is CVE-2024-44098?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-44098 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.