CVE-2023-40132 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In setActualDefaultRingtoneUri of RingtoneManager.java, there is a possible way to bypass content providers read permissions due to a missing permission check. 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	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-01-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40132?

CVE-2023-40132 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In setActualDefaultRingtoneUri of RingtoneManager.java, there is a possible way to bypass content providers read permissions due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of p...

How severe is CVE-2023-40132?

CVE-2023-40132 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-2023-40132?

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