CVE-2023-40097 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In hasPermissionForActivity of PackageManagerHelper.java, there is a possible URI grant due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is 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	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Launcher3/+/6c9a41117d5aMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Launcher3/+/6c9a41117d5aMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40097?

CVE-2023-40097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In hasPermissionForActivity of PackageManagerHelper.java, there is a possible URI grant due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution ...

How severe is CVE-2023-40097?

CVE-2023-40097 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-2023-40097?

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