#VU102390 Input validation error in Chromecast - CVE-2024-47036

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102390

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47036

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Chromecast
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of untrusted input within the AMLogic u-boot component. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Chromecast: before 2024-11-01

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External links
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/chromecast/2024-12-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.