#VU91799 Improper input validation in Pixel - CVE-2024-32896

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91799

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32896

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Pixel Firmwire subcomponent in Pixel. A local application can execute arbitrary code.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pixel: before 2024-06-05

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External links
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-06-01

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.