How severe is CVE-2024-25987?

CVE-2024-25987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-25987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25987?

CVE-2024-25987 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25987?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-25987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23283.

When was CVE-2024-25987 published?

CVE-2024-25987 was published on 2024-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25987

CVE-2024-25987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23283
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2024-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In pt_sysctl_command of pt.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25987?: In pt_sysctl_command of pt.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2024-25987?: CVE-2024-25987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-25987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25987?: CVE-2024-25987 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25987?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23283.
When was CVE-2024-25987 published?: CVE-2024-25987 was published on 2024-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-03-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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