Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2024-40674
In validateSsid of WifiConfigurationUtil.java, there is a possible way to overflow a system configuration file due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (11.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 14.0, 14
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Product)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40674?
- CVE-2024-40674 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2025-01-28.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40674?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.