CVE-2024-34740

Name: CVE-2024-34740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-15T22:15:06.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-34740 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In attributeBytesBase64 and attributeBytesHex of BinaryXmlSerializer.java, there is a possible arbitrary XML injection due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In attributeBytesBase64 and attributeBytesHex of BinaryXmlSerializer.java, there is a possible arbitrary XML injection due to an integer 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

0.15%

4.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/e8b6505647be558ed3a167a1e13c53dfc227d22bMailing List, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/libs/modules-utils/+/700c28908051ceb55e1456d2d21229bc17c6895aMailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34740?

How severe is CVE-2024-34740?

CVE-2024-34740 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34740?

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