What is CVE-2023-40142?

CVE-2023-40142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-10-11.

How severe is CVE-2023-40142?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-40142

In TBD of TBD, there is a possible way to bypass carrier restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions Android kernel

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40142?: CVE-2023-40142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-10-11.
How severe is CVE-2023-40142?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.