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CVE-2024-36971: Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

criticalknown exploitedpublic exploitCVE-2024-36971
Actively exploited. At least one CVE in this advisory is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — exploitation has been observed in the wild. Treat remediation as urgent.
Android contains an unspecified vulnerability in the kernel that allows for remote code execution. This vulnerability resides in Linux Kernel and could impact other products, including but not limited to Android OS.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Androidproduct: AndroidRemote code execution
What
Android contains an unspecified vulnerability in the kernel that allows for remote code execution.
Who is affected
Devices running affected versions of Android are at risk.
Urgency
Remediation is critical as the vulnerability is actively exploited and poses a severe risk.
Action
Users should update their Android devices to the latest available version.

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Details

Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (US · database · site)
Severity
critical
Published
2024-08-07
Exploitation
Observed in the wild (CISA KEV)

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36971

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2024-36971coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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