Google Android kernel dhd_msgbuf.c dhd_prot_flowrings_pool_release out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android kernel. Affected is the function dhd_prot_flowrings_pool_release of the file dhd_msgbuf.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-47038. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android kernel. This vulnerability affects the function dhd_prot_flowrings_pool_release of the file dhd_msgbuf.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In dhd_prot_flowrings_pool_release of dhd_msgbuf.c, there is a possible outcof bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to localcescalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. Usercinteraction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-47038 since 09/16/2024. The exploitation appears 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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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Timelineinfo

09/16/2024 🔍
12/18/2024 +93 days 🔍
12/18/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/24/2025 +218 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-47038 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-47038
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288892
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2024 23:45
Updated: 07/24/2025 23:54
Changes: 12/18/2024 23:45 (69), 07/24/2025 23:54 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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