Google Android thermal_metrics.c temp_residency_name_store out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android. Affected is the function temp_residency_name_store of the file thermal_metrics.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-40141. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function temp_residency_name_store of the file thermal_metrics.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In temp_residency_name_store of thermal_metrics.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was shared 10/12/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-40141 since 08/09/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/31/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

08/09/2023 🔍
10/12/2023 +64 days 🔍
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10/31/2023 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40141 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40141
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-241999
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2023 09:14
Updated: 10/31/2023 11:25
Changes: 10/12/2023 09:14 (41), 10/31/2023 11:25 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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