CVE-2024-53834
Published: 03 January 2025
Description
In sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer of sms_Utilities.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Security Summary
CVE-2024-53834 is a vulnerability in the sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer function of sms_Utilities.c, where an incorrect bounds check enables a possible out-of-bounds read. This issue affects Android devices, as documented in the Pixel security bulletin.
Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) highlights its severity, stemming from network-based access, low complexity, lack of prerequisites, and high confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability disruption.
The Android Pixel security bulletin for December 2024, available at https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-12-01, provides details on patches to mitigate this vulnerability.
Details
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