What is the severity of CVE-2024-0040?

CVE-2024-0040 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0040?

To fix CVE-2024-0040, ensure that your Android version is updated to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2024-0040?

CVE-2024-0040 affects Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

Can CVE-2024-0040 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2024-0040 can be exploited without any user interaction required.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0040?

CVE-2024-0040 is categorized as a heap buffer overflow, leading to possible out of bounds read.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-0040

high

7.5

CWE

119 787 122

5/2/2024

16/2/2024

16/12/2024

CVE-2024-0040: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Feb 05 2024(Updated: )

In setParameter of MtpPacket.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure 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
Google Android	=14.0

Remedy

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2ca6c27dc0336fd98f47cfb96dc514efa98e8864

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-02-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0040?
CVE-2024-0040 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0040?
To fix CVE-2024-0040, ensure that your Android version is updated to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2024-0040?
CVE-2024-0040 affects Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.
Can CVE-2024-0040 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2024-0040 can be exploited without any user interaction required.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0040?
CVE-2024-0040 is categorized as a heap buffer overflow, leading to possible out of bounds read.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0040?
CVE-2024-0040 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0040?
To fix CVE-2024-0040, ensure that your Android version is updated to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2024-0040?
CVE-2024-0040 affects Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.
Can CVE-2024-0040 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2024-0040 can be exploited without any user interaction required.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0040?
CVE-2024-0040 is categorized as a heap buffer overflow, leading to possible out of bounds read.