CVE-2024-49745: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jan 6, 2025

Updated

In growData of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. 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=12.0

Google Android=12.1

Google Android=13.0

Google Android=14.0

Google Android=15.0

Google Android

Event History

Jan 6, 2025

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Jan 21, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:04 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:04 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·11:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49745?

CVE-2024-49745 is labeled as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49745?

To fix CVE-2024-49745, users should update to the latest version of Google Android that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-49745?

CVE-2024-49745 is caused by an out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check in the growData function of Parcel.cpp.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-49745?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2024-49745.

What could be the impact of CVE-2024-49745?

The impact of CVE-2024-49745 includes the potential for local escalation of privilege without the need for additional execution privileges.