CVE-2024-53834
Published: 03 January 2025
Summary
CVE-2024-53834 is a high-severity Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125) vulnerability in Google Android. Its CVSS base score is 7.5 (High).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Data from Local System (T1005); ranked in the top 25.8% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
The strongest mitigations our analysis identified are NIST 800-53 SI-16 (Memory Protection) and SI-2 (Flaw Remediation).
Deeper analysis
CVE-2024-53834 is a vulnerability in the sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer function of sms_Utilities.c, where an incorrect bounds check enables a possible out-of-bounds read. This issue affects Android devices, as documented in the Pixel security bulletin.
Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) highlights its severity, stemming from network-based access, low complexity, lack of prerequisites, and high confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability disruption.
The Android Pixel security bulletin for December 2024, available at https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-12-01, provides details on patches to mitigate this vulnerability.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-52161
Vulnerability details
In sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer of sms_Utilities.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Related Threats
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Why these techniques?
Out-of-bounds read in SMS utility enables remote disclosure of sensitive local device data without auth or interaction.
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Mitigating Controls
Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5) AI
Requires timely identification, reporting, prioritization, and correction of flaws like the incorrect bounds check in sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer enabling remote information disclosure.
Deploys memory protection mechanisms that mitigate out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities by enforcing strict memory access boundaries and preventing unauthorized data reads.
Monitors and responds to security advisories such as the Android Pixel December 2024 bulletin detailing patches for CVE-2024-53834.