CVE-2024-29748 - Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Project:Android
Product:Pixel
Date Added:2024-04-04Due Date:2024-04-25
Vulnerability Name
Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Android Pixel contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to interrupt a factory reset triggered by a device admin app.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Unknown
Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Additional Notes
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29748
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