How severe is CVE-2024-27229?

CVE-2024-27229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27229?

CVE-2024-27229 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27229?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-27229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24468.

When was CVE-2024-27229 published?

CVE-2024-27229 was published on 2024-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27229

CVE-2024-27229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24468
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2024-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In ss_SendCallBarringPwdRequiredIndMsg of ss_CallBarring.c, there is a possible null pointer deref due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27229?: In ss_SendCallBarringPwdRequiredIndMsg of ss_CallBarring.c, there is a possible null pointer deref due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2024-27229?: CVE-2024-27229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27229?: CVE-2024-27229 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-27229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24468.
When was CVE-2024-27229 published?: CVE-2024-27229 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)

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