CVE-2023-40116 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In onTaskAppeared of PipTaskOrganizer.java, there is a possible way to bypass background activity launch restrictions due to a logic error in the code. 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

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/18c3b194642f3949d09ePermissions Required
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/18c3b194642f3949d09ePermissions Required
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40116?

CVE-2023-40116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In onTaskAppeared of PipTaskOrganizer.java, there is a possible way to bypass background activity launch restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege...

How severe is CVE-2023-40116?

CVE-2023-40116 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-2023-40116?

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