CVE-2024-53838

Name: CVE-2024-53838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-03T04:15:06.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-53838 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Exynos_parsing_user_data_registered_itu_t_t35 of VendorVideoAPI.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Exynos_parsing_user_data_registered_itu_t_t35 of VendorVideoAPI.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. 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

0.08%

0.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-12-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53838?

How severe is CVE-2024-53838?

CVE-2024-53838 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53838?

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Source: NVD / NIST