CVE-2023-40078 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder_decode_packet of a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to paired device escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/6cdf985a6Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchThird Party Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/6cdf985a6Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40078?

CVE-2023-40078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder_decode_packet of a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to paired device escalation of privileg...

How severe is CVE-2023-40078?

CVE-2023-40078 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40078?

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