Findings

CVE-2024-29748

Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Apr 4, 2024 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · google android

there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Apr 4, 2024 · Catalog

    Detected

    there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

  2. Apr 4, 2024 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

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

  3. Apr 25, 2024 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

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

  4. Jun 17, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Required action

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

CISA due date Apr 25, 2024

Affected

  • cpe google/androidversion unspecified
  • vendor Android Pixelversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2024-29748

    Android Pixel contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to interrupt a factory reset triggered by a device admin app.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2024-29748

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2024-29748

    30-day exploitation probability 0.7%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-2024-29748

    there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

    nvd.nist.gov

References