CVE-2023-40082

Name: CVE-2023-40082
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-04T23:15:24.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40082 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In modify_for_next_stage of fdt.rs, there is a possible way to render KASLR ineffective due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In modify_for_next_stage of fdt.rs, there is a possible way to render KASLR ineffective due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Virtualization/+/0cf463e9949db2d30755fc63a79225a6158928d3Mailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Virtualization/+/0cf463e9949db2d30755fc63a79225a6158928d3Mailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40082?

How severe is CVE-2023-40082?

CVE-2023-40082 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40082?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST