CVE-2024-40675: android — Fix

Description

In parseUriInternal of Intent.java, there is a possible infinite loop due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-835 CWE-835

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-10-01

Other References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/c6b5490ec659b5854fd429f453f75de5befa6359

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40675? +

In parseUriInternal of Intent.java, there is a possible infinite loop due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-40675? +

CVE-2024-40675 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40675? +

CVE-2024-40675 affects products from google, specifically: android. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40675? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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