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Actively Exploited
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Android Pixel Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2024-29745)

Android Pixel contains an information disclosure vulnerability in the fastboot firmware used to support unlocking, flashing, and locking affected devices.

Published Apr 5, 2024 · Updated May 29, 2026
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Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A local attacker, with a low-privilege account, can achieve full data confidentiality loss. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2024-04-25 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-908) (CWE-908) vulnerability in Android Pixel. there is a possible Information Disclosure due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Exploitation requires local access, low attack complexity, a low-privilege authenticated account, and no user interaction required.

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security
●Running android: -
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-04-04 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2024-04-25.

How to patch

Get the fix

Apply the fixed package from your vendor. The advisory lists affected versions and the exact fixed build.

↗ Vendor advisory

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-04-01
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29745
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-29745
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References

↗ CVE-2024-29745↗ Advisory

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