What is CVE-2023-40140?

CVE-2023-40140 is a vulnerability in the android_view_InputDevice_create function of the Android operating system that allows for the execution of arbitrary code.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40140?

CVE-2023-40140 is considered to have a high severity level with a severity value of 7.

How does CVE-2023-40140 lead to privilege escalation?

CVE-2023-40140 can lead to local privilege escalation as it allows for the execution of arbitrary code without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.

How can I fix CVE-2023-40140?

To fix CVE-2023-40140, it is recommended to install the latest security updates provided by Google for the Android operating system.

CWE-416 refers to a use after free vulnerability, which is the type of vulnerability present in CVE-2023-40140.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40140

high

7.8

CWE

416

2/10/2023

27/10/2023

10/9/2024

CVE-2023-40140: Use After Free

First published: Mon Oct 02 2023(Updated: )

In android_view_InputDevice_create of android_view_InputDevice.cpp, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code 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
Google Android
Google Android	=11.0
Google Android	=12.0
Google Android	=12.1
Google Android	=13.0

Remedy

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/2d88a5c481df8986dbba2e02c5bf82f105b36243

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What is CVE-2023-40140?
CVE-2023-40140 is a vulnerability in the android_view_InputDevice_create function of the Android operating system that allows for the execution of arbitrary code.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40140?
CVE-2023-40140 is considered to have a high severity level with a severity value of 7.
How does CVE-2023-40140 lead to privilege escalation?
CVE-2023-40140 can lead to local privilege escalation as it allows for the execution of arbitrary code without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
How can I fix CVE-2023-40140?
To fix CVE-2023-40140, it is recommended to install the latest security updates provided by Google for the Android operating system.
What is CWE-416?
CWE-416 refers to a use after free vulnerability, which is the type of vulnerability present in CVE-2023-40140.

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