# CVE-2023-40114: In multiple functions of MtpFfsHandle.cpp , there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free.

- Severity: CVSS 8.4 (High), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2024-02-15 · Updated: 2024-08-15

## Affected

- Google Android: 14, 13, 12L, 12, 11

## Description

In multiple functions of MtpFfsHandle.cpp , there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Google Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2fdf54b050f728fd965c9afdd03116e9b9dafbae
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01

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