Google Android 14 a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder.cc a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder_decode_packet out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android 14. This affects the function a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder_decode_packet of the file a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder.cc. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-40078. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 14 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder_decode_packet of the file a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder.cc. 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 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.

The weakness was shared 12/05/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-40078 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 12/24/2023). 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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Timelineinfo

08/09/2023 🔍
12/05/2023 +118 days 🔍
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12/24/2023 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40078 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40078
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246919
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2023 09:21
Updated: 12/24/2023 07:28
Changes: 12/05/2023 09:21 (42), 12/24/2023 07:28 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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