CVE-2023-40140

7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🔴 Public PoC

Summary

In android_view_InputDevice_create of android_view_InputDevice.cpp, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code 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.

Affected Version(s)

Android = 13

Android = 12L

Android = 12

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

platform_frameworks_base_android-4.2.2_r1_CVE-2023-40140
Created by hshivhare67

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit exists.

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)
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