CVE-2024-0040

Name: CVE-2024-0040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-16T02:15:51.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0040 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In setParameter of MtpPacket.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In setParameter of MtpPacket.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.95%

77.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2ca6c27dc0336fd98f47cfb96dc514efa98e8864Mailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2ca6c27dc0336fd98f47cfb96dc514efa98e8864Mailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0040?

How severe is CVE-2024-0040?

CVE-2024-0040 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0040?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-0040?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST