CVE-2023-40075 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In forceReplaceShortcutInner of ShortcutPackage.java, there is a possible way to register unlimited packages due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service which results in a boot loop with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ae768fbb9975fdab267fMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ae768fbb9975fdab267fMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40075?

CVE-2023-40075 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In forceReplaceShortcutInner of ShortcutPackage.java, there is a possible way to register unlimited packages due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service which results in ...

How severe is CVE-2023-40075?

CVE-2023-40075 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-2023-40075?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.