VDB-281832 · CVE-2024-44098 · GCVE-0-2024-44098

Google Android lwis_event.c lwis_device_event_states_clear_locked double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android. Affected by this issue is the function lwis_device_event_states_clear_locked of the file lwis_event.c. The manipulation results in double free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-44098. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (unknown version). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function lwis_device_event_states_clear_locked of the file lwis_event.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In lwis_device_event_states_clear_locked of lwis_event.c, there is a possible privilege escalation due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-44098 since 08/19/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/24/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

08/19/2024 🔍
10/25/2024 +67 days 🔍
10/25/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/24/2025 +272 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44098 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44098
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-281832
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2024 13:31
Updated: 07/24/2025 19:33
Changes: 10/25/2024 13:31 (55), 07/24/2025 19:33 (1)
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