CVE-2024-29748
HIGHCISA KEVDescription
there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Moderate risk: more likely to be exploited than 49% of all known CVEs.
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.
Remediation due: 2024-04-25
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-755 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-5638 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2020-7247 | Critical | 9.8 | 99% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2023-36933 | High | 7.5 | 72% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2018-0934 | High | 7.5 | 67% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2019-14287 | High | 8.8 | 64% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2019-12815 | Critical | 9.8 | 58% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2024-29748?
Upgrade android to 2024-04-05 or later.
Is CVE-2024-29748 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-29748 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2024-04-25. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2024-29748?
CVE-2024-29748 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2024-29748 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for android (NVD). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-10-24.