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CVE-2024-36971

Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS

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No CVSS

EPSS

2.7%

p85

KEV

YES

Aug 7, 2024

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d

2.7%EPSS · 30 days2.7%

2026-08-022026-08-31

KEV catalog record

Product

Android / Kernel

Vulnerability

Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Aug 7, 2024

Remediate by

Aug 28, 2024

Known ransomware use

Summary description

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.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

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

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