CVE-2023-40111: android — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-441 CWE-441

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55d3d57cbffc838c52d610af14a056dea87b422e https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01 https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55d3d57cbffc838c52d610af14a056dea87b422e https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40111? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-40111? +

CVE-2023-40111 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40111? +

CVE-2023-40111 affects products from google, specifically: android. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-40111? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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