CVE-2024-43768: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 2, 2024
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Updated

In skiaallocfunc of SkDeflate.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0

Event History

Dec 2, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Jan 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43768?

CVE-2024-43768 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43768?

To mitigate CVE-2024-43768, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Google for the affected Android software.

3

What causes CVE-2024-43768?

CVE-2024-43768 is caused by an out of bounds write due to an integer overflow in the skia_alloc_func of SkDeflate.cpp.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-43768?

CVE-2024-43768 affects devices running vulnerable versions of Google Android that include the Skia library.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-43768?

No, user interaction is not required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-43768.

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