CVE-2023-40107

Name: CVE-2023-40107
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-15T23:15:08.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40107 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ARTPWriter of ARTPWriter.cpp, there is a possible use after free due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ARTPWriter of ARTPWriter.cpp, there is a possible use after free due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.08%

0.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/acb81624b4f50fed52cb1b3829809ee2f7377093Mailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/acb81624b4f50fed52cb1b3829809ee2f7377093Mailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40107?

How severe is CVE-2023-40107?

CVE-2023-40107 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40107?

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