What is CVE-2023-40131?

CVE-2023-40131 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2023-10-27.

How severe is CVE-2023-40131?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.

Use After Free in Google Android

CVE-2023-40131

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.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.001 (0.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12, 11.0, 12L

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

security@android.com (Patch)
security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40131?: CVE-2023-40131 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2023-10-27.
How severe is CVE-2023-40131?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.