CVE-2023-40079 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In injectSendIntentSender of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/96e0524c48c6e58af7d1Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/96e0524c48c6e58af7d1Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40079?

CVE-2023-40079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In injectSendIntentSender of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execu...

How severe is CVE-2023-40079?

CVE-2023-40079 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40079?

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