CVE-2024-0050: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Mar 1, 2024
·
Updated

In getConfig of SoftVideoDecoderOMXComponent.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing validation check. This could lead to a local non-security issue with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android
android/platform/frameworks/av>=14-next:0<14-next:2024-03-01
14-next:2024-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/av>=12:0<12:2024-03-01
12:2024-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/av>=12L:0<12L:2024-03-01
12L:2024-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/av>=13:0<13:2024-03-01
13:2024-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/av>=14:0<14:2024-03-01
14:2024-03-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14-next:2024-03-01
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12:2024-03-01
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12L:2024-03-01
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13:2024-03-01
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14:2024-03-01

Event History

Mar 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Mar 4, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0050?

CVE-2024-0050 has been classified as a local non-security issue with no additional execution privileges needed.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0050?

To fix CVE-2024-0050, update your affected Android device to the latest available version.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-0050?

CVE-2024-0050 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-0050?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-0050.

5

What component is involved in CVE-2024-0050?

CVE-2024-0050 involves the getConfig function in SoftVideoDecoderOMXComponent.cpp.

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