CVE-2023-40218 Integer overflow in n/a
A crafted application can exploit an integer overflow in the Samsung Exynos NPU kernel driver to bypass error checks, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-40218?
CVE-2023-40218 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos 1280 Firmware, published on 12 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in the NPU kernel driver in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor 9820, 980, 2100, 2200, 1280, and 1380. An integer overflow can bypass detection of error cases via a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40218?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Samsung Exynos 1280 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 1380 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 2100 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 2200 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 980 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 9820 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40218?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40218 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-40218 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40218 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samsung Exynos 1280 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rc82-xg8f-27pw.