CVE-2023-40082
CVE-2023-40082 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40082?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40082?
- CVE-2023-40082 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-40082 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-40082?
- CVE-2023-40082 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40082?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-40082 published?
- CVE-2023-40082 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Virtualization/+/0cf463e9949db2d30755fc63a79225a6158928d3
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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