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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2024-36971 Android · Kernel

Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

0.50 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
65.4 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 65.4% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Aug 07, 2024

Remediation Due

Aug 28, 2024

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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.

Remediation Directive

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

External Intelligence

This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see:

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-08-01,
NVD

National Vulnerability Database

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