Google Android s2mpu.c pblS2mpuResume privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pblS2mpuResume of the file s2mpu.c. The manipulation leads to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-29741. Attacking locally is a requirement. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android (the affected version unknown). Affected is the function pblS2mpuResume of the file s2mpu.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In pblS2mpuResume of s2mpu.c, there is a possible mitigation 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 not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-29741 since 03/19/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/27/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

03/19/2024 🔍
04/06/2024 +17 days 🔍
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02/27/2025 +327 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-29741 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-29741
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-259542
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 04/06/2024 07:48 AM
Updated: 02/27/2025 10:20 PM
Changes: 04/06/2024 07:48 AM (53), 02/27/2025 10:20 PM (3)
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