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CVE-2024-36971 Android CVE debrief

CVE-2024-36971 is a remote code execution issue in the Android Kernel that CISA added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-08-07. Because it is in KEV, organizations should treat this as a high-priority remediation item and follow vendor guidance by the 2024-08-28 due date, or remove exposure if mitigation is not available.

Vendor
Android
Product
Kernel
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Listed
Original CVE published
2024-08-07
Original CVE updated
2024-08-07
Advisory published
2024-08-07
Advisory updated
2024-08-07

Who should care

Android device and platform maintainers, OEMs, managed-device administrators, kernel integrators, and security teams responsible for Android-based fleets should prioritize this issue. Any organization that relies on downstream Android kernel builds or vendor-customized Android systems should verify patch availability with the specific device or platform vendor.

Technical summary

The available official records identify CVE-2024-36971 as an Android Kernel remote code execution vulnerability. CISA’s KEV entry indicates the issue is known to be exploited in the wild and links to Android and Linux kernel official references for vendor-specific remediation details. The CISA note also indicates this type of issue can affect a common open-source component used across multiple products, so downstream patch status may vary by vendor build.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Check the specific Android device, OEM, or platform vendor advisory for patch availability and deployment guidance.
  • Apply the vendor-recommended mitigation or update as soon as possible, with priority given to assets exposed to untrusted inputs or broad network access.
  • If a mitigated build is not available, follow CISA’s guidance to discontinue use of the affected product or reduce exposure until remediation is possible.
  • Inventory Android-based devices and kernel-dependent products to identify downstream components that may inherit the issue.
  • Validate remediation against the vendor’s official bulletin and confirm that the affected build level has been removed from production systems.

Evidence notes

This debrief is based only on official records provided in the source corpus: CISA KEV metadata, the CVE record, and the NVD detail page. The CISA KEV entry lists Android as the vendor project, Kernel as the product, dateAdded 2024-08-07, dueDate 2024-08-28, and a remediation note pointing to the Android security bulletin and Linux kernel CVE announcement. No additional technical mechanism, exploit chain, or patch-status details were inferred beyond those official references.

Official resources

Prepared from official public sources only: CISA KEV, CVE.org, and NVD. Vendor-specific remediation should be confirmed through the linked Android security bulletin and kernel announcement referenced by CISA.