CVE-2023-40120 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to bypass user notification of foreground services due to improper input validation. 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/+/d26544e5a4fd554b790bPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/d26544e5a4fd554b790bPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40120?

CVE-2023-40120 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In multiple locations, there is a possible way to bypass user notification of foreground services due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional ...

How severe is CVE-2023-40120?

CVE-2023-40120 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-2023-40120?

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