Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2024-0040
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 exp…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.020 (77.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12, 11.0, 14.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Patch, Mailing List)
- security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-0040?
- CVE-2024-0040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-02-16.
- How severe is CVE-2024-0040?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-0040 known to be exploited?
- 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.