Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Android Kernel
CVE-2024-40651

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2025
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What is CVE-2024-40651?

This vulnerability presents a use-after-free issue in the Android kernel, stemming from a logic error in the code. It allows local escalation of privilege, meaning that an attacker can exploit this flaw without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. This can lead to significant risks if not promptly addressed.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android SoC

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-10-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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