CVE-2024-27228
CWE-787Published: March 11, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Risk Analysis
A heap buffer overflow in Android 13.0 allows for remote code execution without user interaction or special privileges. Given the 9.8 CVSS score, this represents a major security risk for mobile device integrity.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Users should install the latest Android security updates provided by Google or their device manufacturer.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-27228 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-27228 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts