CVE-2023-40077: Race Condition

Published Dec 4, 2023
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Updated

In multiple functions of MetaDataBase.cpp, there is a possible UAF write due to a race condition. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0

Event History

Dec 4, 2023
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
News Published
07:37 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-40077?

CVE-2023-40077 is a vulnerability in multiple functions of MetaDataBase.cpp in Google Android that allows for a possible use-after-free write due to a race condition, potentially leading to remote escalation of privilege.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-40077?

CVE-2023-40077 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.

3

How does CVE-2023-40077 impact Google Android?

CVE-2023-40077 could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Google Android without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.

4

How can CVE-2023-40077 be exploited?

CVE-2023-40077 can be exploited by leveraging the use-after-free write vulnerability caused by the race condition in multiple functions of MetaDataBase.cpp.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-40077?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-40077 is available. Please refer to the official Android Security Bulletin for more information.

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