CVE-2023-40131: Use After Free

Published Oct 2, 2023
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Updated

In GpuService of GpuService.cpp, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0

Event History

Oct 2, 2023
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-40131.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-40131?

The severity level of CVE-2023-40131 is high.

3

How does CVE-2023-40131 occur?

CVE-2023-40131 occurs due to a possible use after free vulnerability caused by a race condition in the GpuService of GpuService.cpp.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2023-40131?

CVE-2023-40131 could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.

5

Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2023-40131?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-40131.

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