Use After Free Vulnerability in Android
CVE-2024-40670

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Android OS allowing for a use after free condition, caused by a race condition within the system. This flaw can be exploited to escalate privileges locally without the need for additional execution privileges, raising significant security concerns. No user interaction is necessary for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous.

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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