Heap Buffer Overflow in SoftVideoDecoderOMXComponent Could Lead to Local Escalation of Privilege
CVE-2024-40658

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-40658?

The vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow within the getConfig function of the SoftVideoDecoderOMXComponent.cpp file. This flaw can facilitate local privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain elevated access rights on the system without needing additional execution privileges. Notably, exploitation of this vulnerability does not require user interaction, posing a significant risk to affected systems.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 14

Android 13

Android 12L

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01

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

  • Vulnerability published

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