What is CVE-2023-40082?

CVE-2023-40082 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2023-12-04.

How severe is CVE-2023-40082?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-40082

In modify_for_next_stage of fdt.rs, there is a possible way to render KASLR ineffective due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.006 (47.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 14.0, 14

References

security@android.com (Patch, Mailing List)
security@android.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40082?: CVE-2023-40082 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2023-12-04.
How severe is CVE-2023-40082?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.