Out-of-bounds Read in Google Android
CVE-2024-40656
In handleCreateConferenceComplete of ConnectionServiceWrapper.java, there is a possible way to reveal images across users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (0.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 0th percentile — 0.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12, 14.0, 12L
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/services/Telecomm/+/f3e6a6c02439401e… (Patch, Mailing List)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40656?
- CVE-2024-40656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-09-11.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40656?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-40656 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.