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CVE-2024-29748

7.8 HIGH Known exploited Published 2024-04-05 Modified 2026-06-17 Official page ↗

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability — Android Pixel

Android Pixel contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to interrupt a factory reset triggered by a device admin app.

Added to KEV: 2024-04-04
Remediation due: 2024-04-25
Ransomware use: Unknown
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29748

Status: Analyzed
Published: 2024-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17
Assigner: [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 ([email protected]): 7.8 HIGH — CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 3.1 (134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0): 7.8 HIGH — CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses: CWE-280, CWE-755

Description

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.

Affected configurations

• google android (< 2024-04-05)

Weakness · CWE (2)

CWE-280 Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges weakness
CWE-755 Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions weakness

References