Google Android GpuService.cpp GpuService use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Android. This affects the function GpuService of the file GpuService.cpp. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-40131. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function GpuService of the file GpuService.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The weakness was disclosed 10/27/2023. The advisory is available at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-40131 since 08/09/2023. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/01/2025). 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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/09/2023 🔍
10/27/2023 +79 days 🔍
10/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
05/01/2025 +552 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40131 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40131
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243762
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2023 23:37
Updated: 05/01/2025 10:00
Changes: 10/27/2023 23:37 (40), 11/19/2023 11:56 (11), 05/01/2025 10:00 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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