RCE in Google Android
CVE-2024-40673
In Source of ZipFile.java, there is a possible way for an attacker to execute arbitrary code by manipulating Dynamic Code Loading due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.003 (20.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12, 14.0, 12L
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Product)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40673?
- CVE-2024-40673 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2025-01-28.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40673?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-40673 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.