CVE-2024-29748
Published: April 4, 2024
Official Description
Android Pixel contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to interrupt a factory reset triggered by a device admin app.
CISA KEV Advisory
Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Android Pixel contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to interrupt a factory reset triggered by a device admin app.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Android Pixel devices allows a privilege escalation by enabling an attacker to interrupt a factory reset initiated by a device admin app. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.00384 indicate confirmed active exploitation, making it a high-priority concern for Pixel users.
This flaw is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog. An attacker can exploit this locally to prevent a factory reset, potentially maintaining unauthorized access or data.
Android Pixel users should apply all available security updates for their devices immediately. Ensuring devices are always running the latest software is essential to mitigate this risk.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-29748 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-29748 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-29748 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1