CVE-2023-40107 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In ARTPWriter of ARTPWriter.cpp, there is a possible use after free due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/acb81624b4f50fed52cb1bMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/acb81624b4f50fed52cb1bMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40107?

CVE-2023-40107 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In ARTPWriter of ARTPWriter.cpp, there is a possible use after free due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User int...

How severe is CVE-2023-40107?

CVE-2023-40107 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40107?

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