Google Android 12/12L/13/14 ARTPWriter.cpp ARTPWriter use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 12/12L/13/14. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ARTPWriter of the file ARTPWriter.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-40107. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 12/12L/13/14 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function ARTPWriter of the file ARTPWriter.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published 02/16/2024. The advisory is available at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-40107 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 12/14/2024). 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: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.4
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/09/2023 🔍
02/16/2024 +191 days 🔍
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12/14/2024 +301 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40107 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40107
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-253990
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2024 04:22
Updated: 12/14/2024 00:09
Changes: 02/16/2024 04:22 (41), 08/22/2024 00:21 (27), 12/14/2024 00:09 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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