CVE-2023-40077 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

In multiple functions of MetaDataBase.cpp, there is a possible UAF write due to a race condition. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/58fd993a89a3a22fa5a4a1Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/58fd993a89a3a22fa5a4a1Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40077?

CVE-2023-40077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). In multiple functions of MetaDataBase.cpp, there is a possible UAF write due to a race condition. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User...

How severe is CVE-2023-40077?

CVE-2023-40077 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40077?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.