Overview
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.
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/20240610090330.1347021-2-lee@kernel.org/T/#u ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36971
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-36971 |
| Vendor / Product | Android — Kernel |
| NVD Published | 2024-06-10 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-11-05 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 7.8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-416 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2024-08-07 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2024-08-28 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2024-08-28.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-08-07 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2024-08-28 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2024-36971 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |