CVE-2024-44092
CVE-2024-44092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-489.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40856
- Weakness: CWE-489
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is a possible LCS signing enforcement missing due to test/debugging code left in a production build. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-44092?
- There is a possible LCS signing enforcement missing due to test/debugging code left in a production build. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- How severe is CVE-2024-44092?
- CVE-2024-44092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-44092 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-2024-44092?
- CVE-2024-44092 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-44092?
- 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-2024-44092 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-44092 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40856.
- When was CVE-2024-44092 published?
- CVE-2024-44092 was published on 2024-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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