CVE-2023-40085: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jan 1, 2024
·
Updated

In convertSubgraphFromHAL of ShimConverter.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android
android/platform/packages/modules/neuralnetworks>=12:0<12:2024-01-01
12:2024-01-01
android/platform/packages/modules/neuralnetworks>=12L:0<12L:2024-01-01
12L:2024-01-01
android/platform/packages/modules/neuralnetworks>=13:0<13:2024-01-01
13:2024-01-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/NeuralNetworks to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12:2024-01-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/NeuralNetworks to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12L:2024-01-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/NeuralNetworks to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2024-01-01

Event History

Jan 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jan 3, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40085?

CVE-2023-40085 is classified as having moderate severity due to the potential for local information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40085?

To mitigate CVE-2023-40085, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches provided by Google.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-40085?

CVE-2023-40085 affects users of Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-40085 have on my Android device?

CVE-2023-40085 could lead to an out of bounds read, resulting in local information disclosure on affected devices.

5

Is user interaction needed for exploiting CVE-2023-40085?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2023-40085.

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