Vulnerability identifier: #VU86142

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22012

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in the Bootloader component. A local application can escalate privileges on the device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-02-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.