CVE-2024-36971 — Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-36971: Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Android |
| Product | Kernel |
| Date added | 2024-08-07 |
| Due date | 2024-08-28 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Android contains an unspecified vulnerability in the kernel that allows for remote code execution. This vulnerability resides in Linux Kernel and could impact other products, including but not limited to Android OS.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-08-01, https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/[email protected]/T/#u ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36971
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36971
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog