CVE-2023-40111 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In setMediaButtonReceiver of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible way to send a pending intent on behalf of system_server due to a confused deputy. 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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-441

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55d3d57cbffc838c52d6Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55d3d57cbffc838c52d6Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40111?

CVE-2023-40111 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In setMediaButtonReceiver of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible way to send a pending intent on behalf of system_server due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privi...

How severe is CVE-2023-40111?

CVE-2023-40111 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-2023-40111?

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