VDB-253996 · CVE-2023-40115 · GCVE-0-2023-40115

Google Android up to 14 StatsService.cpp readLogs use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Android 11/12/12L/13/14. The affected element is the function readLogs of the file StatsService.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-40115. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 11/12/12L/13/14 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function readLogs of the file StatsService.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 readLogs of StatsService.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was released 02/16/2024. The advisory is shared for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-40115 since 08/09/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/13/2024). 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.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/09/2023 🔍
02/16/2024 +191 days 🔍
02/16/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/13/2024 +301 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-253996
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2024 04:25
Updated: 12/13/2024 22:07
Changes: 02/16/2024 04:25 (41), 12/13/2024 22:07 (36)
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Cache ID: 216::103