Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-36971)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-08-07 · CVE-2024-36971
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. CISA added CVE-2024-36971 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Aug 7, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Aug 28, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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