CVE-2023-40128: Buffer Overflow
In several functions of xmlregexp.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40128?
CVE-2023-40128 is a vulnerability in the xmlregexp.c file of Google Android, which could lead to a local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-40128?
CVE-2023-40128 has a severity rating of high, with a severity value of 7.
How does CVE-2023-40128 affect Google Android?
CVE-2023-40128 affects versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0 of Google Android.
How can CVE-2023-40128 be exploited?
CVE-2023-40128 can be exploited without user interaction.
Are there any references for CVE-2023-40128?
You can find references for CVE-2023-40128 [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libxml2/+/1ccf89b87a3969edd56956e2d447f896037c8be7), [here](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-10-01), and [here](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01).