Vulnerability Description
In openMmapStream of AudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to record audio without displaying the microphone privacy indicator due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/770b45c3c1619cf4008b89Patch
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/b072419650958c41c87d2bPatch
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/bae3b00a5873d1562679a1Patch
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/770b45c3c1619cf4008b89Patch
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/b072419650958c41c87d2bPatch
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/bae3b00a5873d1562679a1Patch
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-20942?
CVE-2023-20942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In openMmapStream of AudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to record audio without displaying the microphone privacy indicator due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation...
How severe is CVE-2023-20942?
CVE-2023-20942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.