CVE-2023-40079
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CVE-2023-40079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In injectSendIntentSender of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In injectSendIntentSender of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 14.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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