Improper input validation in Pixel - CVE-2024-53842
Published: December 6, 2024 / Updated: January 8, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101297
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53842
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Cellular baseband subcomponent in Pixel. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
Pixel
How to mitigate CVE-2024-53842
Install security update from vendor's website.
Pixel - update to 2024-12-05