CVE-2024-40673

Name: CVE-2024-40673
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-28T20:15:49.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40673 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40673?

How severe is CVE-2024-40673?

CVE-2024-40673 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40673?

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Source: NVD / NIST