CVE-2024-49749: Google Android · Remote code execution
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jan 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Apply official security patches from Google immediately once they are released for the affected Android versions. 2. Until patches are available, restrict or block the processing of untrusted GIF images, especially from unknown or unverified sources, to reduce exposure. 3. Employ mobile threat defense solutions that can detect anomalous behavior related to memory corruption or suspicious GIF file processing. 4. Use application whitelisting and sandboxing to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 5. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited multimedia content and encourage cautious behavior. 6. Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts targeting GIF processing. 7. For enterprises, enforce strict device update policies and consider isolating vulnerable devices from sensitive networks. 8. Collaborate with vendors and security communities to stay informed about emerging exploits and mitigation techniques.
Description
In DGifSlurp of dgif_lib.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.