CVE-2024-29779 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-09-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-29779?

CVE-2024-29779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 neede...

How severe is CVE-2024-29779?

CVE-2024-29779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-29779?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.