Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-29745 is an Android kernel information disclosure issue caused by uninitialized data. A local attacker with low privileges could potentially read sensitive information without user interaction. CISA lists it in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, so organizations with affected Android devices should treat remediation as time-sensitive.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for Android fleets because CISA KEV confirms real-world exploitation. The vulnerability is not described as remote, but confidentiality impact is high and mobile devices commonly hold sensitive business data.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-908 in the Android kernel: data may be exposed because memory or data is not properly initialized. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5, with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. Integrity and availability impacts are not indicated.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant for managed Android devices whose vendor firmware or kernel build includes the affected component. The bundle specifically names Google Android and Android kernel, with a Pixel security bulletin reference. Device model, patch level, and vendor support status determine practical exposure.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by the CISA KEV listing. The provided description does not establish remote exploitation, privilege escalation, persistence, or public exploit availability. It indicates local information disclosure requiring existing low-privileged local access and no user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence in the bundle is concise and does not include root-cause detail, affected kernel versions, exploit mechanics, or forensic indicators. Treat the Pixel bulletin, CVE record, and CISA KEV entry as authoritative anchors, and validate exposure through OEM patch documentation.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the applicable Android or Pixel security update that addresses CVE-2024-29745.
- Prioritize devices covered by CISA KEV remediation requirements or internal high-risk groups.
- Check OEM guidance for non-Pixel Android devices before assuming patch availability.
- Retire or isolate unsupported devices that cannot receive the relevant security update.
- Use MDM reporting to enforce minimum Android security patch levels.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android devices by model, OEM, OS version, and security patch level.
- Confirm vendor advisories or release notes include CVE-2024-29745 remediation.
- Verify MDM compliance policies flag devices below the required patch level.
- Review mobile security telemetry for unusual local access patterns where available.
- Track CISA KEV status and vendor bulletin updates for any changed guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01CVE reference
- https://twitter.com/GrapheneOS/status/1775306481622995226CVE reference · issue-tracking
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-29745CVE reference · government-resource
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CWE details
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Use of Uninitialized Resource
Use of Uninitialized Resource represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.