JDK RCE via Dynamic Code Loading in ZipFile.java
CVE-2024-40673 Published on January 28, 2025
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-40673 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CVE-2024-40673 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-40673
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version 14 is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
- Version 12L is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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