Google Android use after free

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4.3$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Google Android. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-40669. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (the affected version is unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code. 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. The summary by CVE is:

In TBD of TBD, 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-40669 since 07/08/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/28/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

07/08/2024 🔍
01/28/2025 +204 days 🔍
01/28/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/28/2025 +151 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-40669 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-40669
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293955
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2025 21:01
Updated: 06/28/2025 06:36
Changes: 01/28/2025 21:01 (54), 06/28/2025 06:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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