CVE-2024-56190
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Publication date: 2025-09-04

Last updated on: 2025-09-05

Assigner: Google Devices

Description
In wl_update_hidden_ap_ie() of wl_cfgscan.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Published
2025-09-04
Last Modified
2025-09-05
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2024-56190
EUVD
EUVD-2024-54960
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google android *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds write in the function wl_update_hidden_ap_ie() within the wl_cfgscan.c file. It occurs due to improper input validation, which means the program does not correctly check the size or boundaries of the input data before writing to memory. This flaw can be exploited locally to escalate privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges on the affected system. This means they could gain higher-level permissions than intended, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions.

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