Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2024-36971 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 7 Aug 2024

Gociux · Android Kernel · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2024-36971, Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 7 Aug 2024, 58 days after it was published. It affects Android Kernel. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

What it is

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.

What to do

1. Check whether you run it. Look for Kernel in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Android CVE at once.
2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 10 Jun 2024.
4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Android.

Other exploited CVEs in Kernel

• CVE-2021-1048: Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability (23 May 2022)
• CVE-2021-0920: Android Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability (23 May 2022)

References

• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36971

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in August 2024 · Android scorecard · act-now radar.