CVE-2023-40115: Use After Free
First published: Mon Nov 06 2023(Updated: )
In readLogs of StatsService.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.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Android | =11.0 | |
| Android | =12.0 | |
| Android | =12.1 | |
| Android | =13.0 | |
| Android | =14.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40115?
CVE-2023-40115 is classified as a local escalation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40115?
To fix CVE-2023-40115, ensure that your Android device has been updated to the latest security patch provided by Google.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-40115?
CVE-2023-40115 affects Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-40115?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-40115.
What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2023-40115?
CVE-2023-40115 involves memory corruption due to a use after free in the readLogs function.
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- agent/softwarecombine
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- collector/android-source
- source/Android
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
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- collector/nvd-api
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- vendor/google
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- version/android/11.0
- version/android/12.0
- version/android/12.1
- version/android/13.0
- version/android/14.0