CVE-2023-40100: Use After Free

Published Nov 6, 2023
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Updated

In discoverythread of Dns64Configuration.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption 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 Software

6 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0

Event History

Nov 6, 2023
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Feb 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40100?

CVE-2023-40100 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential memory corruption leading to local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40100?

To mitigate CVE-2023-40100, it is recommended to update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-40100?

CVE-2023-40100 affects Android versions 11.0 through 14.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-40100?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-40100.

5

What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2023-40100?

CVE-2023-40100 can lead to local escalation of privilege without any additional execution privileges needed.

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