CVE-2024-0033: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 1, 2024
·
Updated

In multiple functions of ashmem-dev.cpp, there is a possible missing seal due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android
android/platform/frameworks/native>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-02-01
14-next:2024-02-01
android/platform/system/core>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-02-01
14-next:2024-02-01
android/platform/system/core>=11:0<11:2024-02-01
11:2024-02-01
android/platform/system/core>=12:0<12:2024-02-01
12:2024-02-01
android/platform/system/core>=12L:0<12L:2024-02-01
12L:2024-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/native>=13:0<13:2024-02-01
13:2024-02-01
android/platform/system/core>=13:0<13:2024-02-01
13:2024-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/native>=14:0<14:2024-02-01
14:2024-02-01
android/platform/system/core>=14:0<14:2024-02-01
14:2024-02-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/native to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14-next:2024-02-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14-next:2024-02-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11:2024-02-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12:2024-02-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12L:2024-02-01
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/native to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2024-02-01
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2024-02-01
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/native to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2024-02-01
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2024-02-01

Event History

Feb 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 5, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:08 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0033?

CVE-2024-0033 is classified as a local escalation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0033?

To fix CVE-2024-0033, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-0033?

CVE-2024-0033 affects Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

4

Can CVE-2024-0033 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2024-0033 requires local access to the device for exploitation.

5

Is user interaction needed to exploit CVE-2024-0033?

No, user interaction is not required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-0033.

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