How severe is CVE-2024-44096?

CVE-2024-44096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-44096 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-2024-44096?

CVE-2024-44096 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44096?

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

Does CVE-2024-44096 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44096 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40860.

When was CVE-2024-44096 published?

CVE-2024-44096 was published on 2024-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44096

CVE-2024-44096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40860
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2024-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

there is a possible arbitrary read due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44096?: there is a possible arbitrary read due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2024-44096?: CVE-2024-44096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-44096 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-2024-44096?: CVE-2024-44096 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-44096 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44096 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40860.
When was CVE-2024-44096 published?: CVE-2024-44096 was published on 2024-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-09-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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