CVE-2024-0033

Name: CVE-2024-0033
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-16T02:15:50.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0033 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In multiple functions of ashmem-dev.cpp, there is a possible missing seal due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In multiple functions of ashmem-dev.cpp, there is a possible missing seal due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/aa98edf0ce9dde4886979658a459900ca987f193Mailing List, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/46d46dc46446f14f26fbe8fb102dd36c1dfc1229Mailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/aa98edf0ce9dde4886979658a459900ca987f193Mailing List, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/46d46dc46446f14f26fbe8fb102dd36c1dfc1229Mailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0033?

How severe is CVE-2024-0033?

CVE-2024-0033 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0033?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST