CVE-2023-40106 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In sanitizeSbn of NotificationManagerService.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background due to BAL 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	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/442b4390c1f04b0e74aeMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/442b4390c1f04b0e74aeMailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40106?

CVE-2023-40106 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In sanitizeSbn of NotificationManagerService.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background due to BAL Bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additio...

How severe is CVE-2023-40106?

CVE-2023-40106 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-2023-40106?

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